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Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk; it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine.
Karen Blixen
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"Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk; it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine."
— Karen Blixen

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Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk; it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine. — Karen Blixen

About Karen Blixen

Karen Blixen was a Author from Kingdom of Denmark (1885–1962).

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Who said "Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age fro…"?
This quote is attributed to Karen Blixen, a Author from Kingdom of Denmark.
When did Karen Blixen live?
Karen Blixen lived from 1885 – 1962.