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It's funny about love', sophia said. 'the more you love someone, the less he likes you back.' 'that's very true,' grandmother observed. 'and so what do you do?' 'you go on loving,' said sophia threateningly. 'you love harder and harder.
-Tove Jansson
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It's Funny About Love', Sophia Said. 'the

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It's funny about love', sophia said. 'the more you love someone, the less he likes you back.' 'that's very true,' grandmother observed. 'and so what do you do?' 'you go on loving,' said sophia threateningly. 'you love harder and harder.
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