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When one is pretending the entire body revolts.

Anais Nin

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Anais Nin
Age: 73 †
Born: 1903
Born: February 21
Died: 1977
Died: January 14
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Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell
Anais Nin
Entire
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Body
Revolts
Revolt
Authenticity
Pretending
Acceptance
Oneself

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