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The longing for a destiny is no nowhere stronger than in our romantic life. All too often forced to share our bed with those who cannot fathom our soul, can we not be forgiven if we believe ourselves fated to stumble one day upon the man or woman of our dreams.

Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: December 20
Journalist
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City of Zurich
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