The quote is usually regarded as anonymous, but is often attributed to her on several websites, as well as in several books, including My Life Is an Open Book (2008), The Spirituality of Mary Magdalene (2008), Mis cuatro estaciones (2008), and Gilles Lamontagne (2010). None of these works cite any original reference.
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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past, — so good night!
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