...he came to the conclusion that you cannot depend on people, and that you can live in peace only if you keep them at arm's length. (Patrick Süskind)

...he came to the conclusion that you cannot depend on people, and that you can live in peace only if you keep them at arm's length.

Patrick Süskind

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