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The heart of the jealous knows the best and most satisfying love, that of the other's bed, where the rival perfects the lover's imperfections.
Djuna Barnes
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"The heart of the jealous knows the best and most satisfying love, that of the other's bed, where the rival perfects the lover's imperfections."
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The heart of the jealous knows the best and most satisfying love, that of the other's bed, where the rival perfects the lover's imperfections. — Djuna Barnes

About Djuna Barnes

Djuna Barnes was a Novelist from United States (1892–1982).

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This quote is attributed to Djuna Barnes, a Novelist from United States.
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Djuna Barnes lived from 1892 – 1982.
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