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For years I thought my work still lay ahead, and now I find it is behind me: there was no moment when it took place.
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This page presents the quote "For years I thought my work still lay ahead, and now I find it is behind me: there was no moment when it took place.". Author of this quote is Simone de Beauvoir. This quote is about moments, time, work, years,.