Yukio Mishima quote: …In the very simplicity of her desire to punish herself appeared egoism in its purest form. Never before had this ...

…In the very simplicity of her desire to punish herself appeared egoism in its purest form. Never before had this woman who seemed to think only of herself experienced an egoism so immaculate.

~ Yukio Mishima ~

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