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Sadegh Hedayat Quotes: I write only for my shadow which is cast on the wall in front of the light. I must introduce myself to it.
         

I write only for my shadow which is cast on the wall in front of the light. I must introduce myself to it.


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This page presents the quote "I write only for my shadow which is cast on the wall in front of the light. I must introduce myself to it.". Author of this quote is Sadegh Hedayat. This quote is about writing, wall, shadow, light,.