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Though friendship is not quick to burn it is explosive stuff.

May Sarton

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May Sarton
Age: 83 †
Born: 1912
Born: May 3
Died: 1995
Died: July 16
Diarist
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Writer
May Eleanor Sarton
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Explosive
Explosives
Burn
Quick
Friendship
Though
Friends

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Without anxiety life would have very little savor.
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When addressed, a Gentleman Cat does not move a muscle. He looks as if he hasn't heard.
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