Death quote by Anna Akhmatova

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It was a time when only the dead smiled, happy in their peace
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"It was a time when only the dead smiled, happy in their peace"

- Anna Akhmatova

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Anna Akhmatova between June 23, 1889 and March 5, 1966. He/she was a famous Poet from Russia, the quote is categorized under the topic Death. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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