For a woman who lived in the dark it was enough if she had a faint, white face … - Junichiro Tanizaki - Quotesmemo.com

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To charm, to strengthen, and to teach: these are the three great chords of might.

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Junichiro Tanizaki

For a woman who lived in the dark it was enough if she had a faint, white face -a full body was unnecessary.

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