For really, dreaming is the well-mannered people's way of c… - Karen Blixen

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For really, dreaming is the well-mannered people's way of committing suicide.

Karen Blixen

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Karen von Blixen-Finecke (17 April 1885 – 7 September 1962) was a Danish author; born Karen Christence Dinesen, she is also known under her pen name Isak Dinesen.

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Alternative Names: Karen von Blixen-Finecke • Isak Dinesen • Tania Blixen • Pierre Andrézel • Osceola

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Là est la différence entre toi et moi. Le monde où tu vis est éclairé par tous les côtés par ta présence en son centre; mais moi il faut que je frotte chaque fois une allumette pour que l'humanité voie ma figure.

I first began to tell tales to delight the world and make it wiser...

I turned to the animal world from the world of men; my heart was heavy with the tragedy of the night.

For really, dreaming is the well-mannered people's way of committing suicide. - Karen Blixen

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