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My books were always full of ink blots, always stained and covered with smeared sketches and pictures, which one draws i

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"My books were always full of ink blots, always stained and covered with smeared sketches and pictures, which one draws idly when his attention wanders from his task"

- Pierre Loti

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This quote is written / told by Pierre Loti between January 14, 1850 and June 10, 1923. He/she was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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