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It's usually the selfish people who are loved the most. They do what you deny yourself, and you love them for it. You give them your heart.

Saul Bellow

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Saul Bellow
Age: 89 †
Born: 1915
Born: June 10
Died: 2005
Died: April 5
Author
Essayist
Novelist
University Teacher
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Solomon Bellows
Heart
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People
Selfish
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Loved
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