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All the things one has forgotten scream for help in dreams.

Elias Canetti

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Elias Canetti
Age: 89 †
Born: 1905
Born: July 25
Died: 1994
Died: August 14
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Chemist
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Rousse
Elías Canetti
Forgotten
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Forgetfulness
Things
Scream

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