When it's in a book I don't think it'll hurt any more... exist any more. One of the things writing does is wipe things out. Replace them. (Marguerite Duras)

When it's in a book I don't think it'll hurt any more... exist any more. One of the things writing does is wipe things out. Replace them.

Marguerite Duras

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