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“But at a certain point we turn round, almost instinctively, and see that a gate has been bolted behind us, barring our way back (...) Then we understand that time is passing and that one day or another the road must come to an end.”

Quote by Dino Buzzati

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The Tartar Steppe

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Dino Buzzati
Dino Buzzati

Dino Buzzati was an Italian novelist known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical reflections. His works often explore the meaning of human existence and the feeling of loneliness through讽刺 and surrealistic methods. more

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