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Michel Houellebecq Quotes: The absence of the will to live is, alas, not sufficient to make one want to die.
         

The absence of the will to live is, alas, not sufficient to make one want to die.


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This page presents the quote "The absence of the will to live is, alas, not sufficient to make one want to die.". Author of this quote is Michel Houellebecq. This quote is about life, death, boredom, inspirational, misery, enthusiasm,.