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Only the united beat of sex and heart together can create ecstasy.

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
Beat
Beats
Sex
Create
United
Together
Heart
Ecstasy
Sexuality

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