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“... I had stayed still and let the days pass, which is the best way to allow things in the real world to dissolve or break down, although they remain forever in our thoughts and in our knowledge, solid and putrid and stinking to high heaven. But that is bearable and we can live with it. Who doesn't carry something of that nature around with them?”

Quote by Javier Marías

Book:Los enamoramientos
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Los enamoramientos

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Javier Marías

Javier Marías, born on September 20, 1951, is a renowned Spanish novelist. His works are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, which have won him a wide audience. more

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