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“Man vill bli älskad, i brist därpå beundrad, i brist därpå fruktad, i brist därpå avskydd och föraktad. Man vill ingiva människorna något slags känsla. Själen ryser för tomrummet och vill kontakt till vad pris som helst.”

Quote by Hjalmar Söderberg

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Hjalmar Söderberg

Hjalmar Söderberg was a Swedish novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into social reality. His works often explore the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the revelation of the human inner world. more

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