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A secret remains a secret until you make someone promise never to reveal it.

Fausto Cercignani

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Fausto Cercignani
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: March 21
Essayist
Literary Critic
Poet
University Teacher
Writer
Casteddu de Càlaris
Never
Reveal
Remains
Promise
Secret
Someone
Make

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