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Whatever inspiration is, it's born from a continuous I don't know.
Wislawa Szymborska
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Wislawa Szymborska
Age: 88 †
Born: 1923
Born: July 2
Died: 2012
Died: February 1
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Maria Wisława Anna Szymborska
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I like being near the top of a mountain. One can't get lost here.
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Secret codes resound. Doubts and intentions come to light.
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I'm one-time-only to the marrow of my bones.
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All imperfection is easier to tolerate if served up in small doses.
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