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He who falls in love in bars doesn't need a woman all his own. He can always find one on loan.
Umberto Eco
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Umberto Eco
Age: 84 †
Born: 1932
Born: January 5
Died: 2016
Died: February 19
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The more elusive and ambiguous a symbol is, the more it gains significance and power.
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