"I am not in search of sanctity, sacredness, purity; these things are found after this life, not in this life; but in this life I search to be completely human: to feel, to give, to take, to laugh, to get lost, to be found, to dance, to love."
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About Clarice Lispector
Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian writer and journalist, acclaimed for her innovative style and profound introspection in her works. She was born in Ukraine in 1920 and immigrated to Brazil with her family at a young age. Lispector's writing often explored existential themes, identity, and human emotions with a unique lyrical quality. Her best-known works include 'Near to the Wild Heart' and 'The Hour of the Star.' Lispector's literary contributions have had a lasting impact on Brazilian literature and beyond.
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