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Love - bittersweet, irrepressible - loosens my limbs and I tremble.


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This page presents the quote "Love - bittersweet, irrepressible - loosens my limbs and I tremble.". Author of this quote is Sappho. This quote is about sensual, irrepressible, affection, limbs, love, bittersweet,.