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"There are two kinds of writers; the great ones who can give you truths, and the lessor ones, who can only give you themselves."

Cliff Fadiman, American Author

Literature, Writers

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"There are two kinds of writers; the great ones who can give you truths, and the lessor ones, who can only give you themselves."

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