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The source of sexual power is curiosity, passion. You are watching its little flame die of asphyxiation.

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
Curiosity
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Passion
Dies
Asphyxiation
Power
Flame
Littles
Flames
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Sexual

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