Never dismiss ideas born of the imagination, Jack, you only get to them after much thought, much reflection and study, and considerable boldness. (Javier Marías)

Never dismiss ideas born of the imagination, Jack, you only get to them after much thought, much reflection and study, and considerable boldness.

Javier Marías

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