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“I had made the very common mistake of thinking that marriage was a mode of absolute commonality and a breaking down of all boundaries, instead of understanding it simply as a pact between two people willing to be the guardians of each other’s solitude.”

Quote by Valeria Luiselli

Book:Lost Children Archive
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Lost Children Archive

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Valeria Luiselli

Valeria Luiselli is a Mexican-American author born on August 16, 1983. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound exploration of social and political issues. more

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