Leonard Cohen in "The Stranger Song" (1966)
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I told you when I came I was a stranger.
— Leonard Cohen on Strangers
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I told you when I came I was a stranger." in the context of "Leonard Cohen in "The Stranger Song" (1966)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Strangers" (Quotes)
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About Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.
About Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.
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