Why do I write? To investigate the mystery of existence. To tolerate myself. To get closer to everything that is outside of me. (Jhumpa Lahiri)

Why do I write? To investigate the mystery of existence. To tolerate myself. To get closer to everything that is outside of me.

Jhumpa Lahiri

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