Anton ChekhovThree o'clock in the morning. The soft April night is looking at my windows and caressingly winking at me with its stars. I can't sleep, I am so happy.
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In this quote, the author is describing a specific moment in time that changed his life forever. In the early morning hours of April 1, 1970, she was sitting in her bedroom looking out at the window and seeing all of the stars shining brightly in the sky. As she begins to become overwhelmed with excitement, she can’t sleep and instead remains up all night staring at the stars. The feeling of happiness overwhelms her and she becomes so overwhelmed with emotion that she can’t sleep. This moment in time changed her life forever and led to a lifetime of happiness.
Source: About Love And Other Stories
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