Death Quote by Knut Hamsun

“I can't even make up a rhyme about an umbrella, let alone death and life and eternal peace.” quote by Knut Hamsun — Download Open image

“I can't even make up a rhyme about an umbrella, let alone death and life and eternal peace.”

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