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“Iturbide exclaimed: "Don't frighten me, General!" "Don't be frightened," said the General in a calm voice. "Go to Mexico, even if they kill you or even if you die. And go now while you're still young, because one day it will be too late, and then you won't feel at home here or there. You'll feel like a stranger everywhere, and that's worse than being dead." He looked him straight in the eye, placed his open hand on his own chest, and concluded: "Just look at me.”

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Book:The General in His Labyrinth
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The General in His Labyrinth

This novel delves into the complex psyche of a general during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. It intertwines political intrigue with personal relationships, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human condition amidst historical upheaval. more

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