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Theodore Dreiser Quotes: I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it. I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all this thorny existence.
         

I believe in the compelling power of love. I do not understand it. I believe it to be the most fragrant blossom of all this thorny existence.


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