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“I discovered that I am not disciplined out of virtue but as a reaction to my negligence, that I am generous to conceal my meanness, that I pass myself off as prudent because I am evil-minded, that I am conciliatory in order not to succumb to my suppressed rage, that I am punctual only only to hide how little I care about other peoples time.”

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Book:Memories of My Melancholy Whores
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Memories of My Melancholy Whores

This novel delves into the life of an aging man reflecting on his past relationships and the women who have shaped his existence, intertwining personal anecdotes with philosophical musings on the nature of love and loss. more

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Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez

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