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I am like a snake who has already bitten. I retreat from a direct battle while knowing the slow effect of the poison.

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
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Direct
Battle
Bitten
Snake
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Already
Retreat
Knowing
Poison
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