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Sanskrit has ninety-six words for love; ancient persian has eighty; greek three; and english simply one.
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Sanskrit Has Ninety-six Words For Love; Ancient

Robert Johnson
Sanskrit has ninety-six words for love; ancient persian has eighty; greek three; and english simply one.
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