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The First Century After Beatrice
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"The First Century After Beatrice" Quotes

A man becomes obsessed with a woman he has never met after she dies in a car accident, leading him on a journey to understand the meaning of her life.

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The best way to make people love you is to be kind, to listen to them, to understand what they want and what they need.

Amin Maalouf

lovekindness

We should always be open to new ideas and perspectives, for they have the power to shape our understanding of the world.

Amin Maalouf

open-mindednessknowledge

The greatest strength lies in forgiveness, for it liberates both the giver and the receiver.

Amin Maalouf

forgivenessstrength

In the face of adversity, it is our resilience that determines our fate.

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Life is a journey of constant discovery, and the more we seek, the richer our experiences become.

Amin Maalouf

lifediscovery

Fear can be paralyzing, but courage is the antidote that allows us to overcome it.

Amin Maalouf

fearcourage

The power of love knows no boundaries, for it can transcend time, distance, and even death.

Amin Maalouf

lovetranscendence

True beauty lies not in appearance, but in the depth of one's character.

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beautycharacter

The past is a teacher, not a burden. It shapes us and offers lessons for the future.

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We are all connected, bound by the threads of humanity. Our actions have consequences that ripple through time.

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humanityconnection