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“You are not the only one with sorrows in this world. Don't hoard them like they are precious. There is always plenty of them to go around.”

Quote by Matt Haig

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How to Stop Time

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Matt Haig
Matt Haig

Matt Haig is a British novelist born in 1975. His works are known for their humor and profound emotional insight, enjoying great popularity among readers. Haig's writing spans a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and realism. more

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