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Alec Wilkinson is an American writer known for his distinctive narrative style and profound insights into human nature. His works cover a variety of themes, including history, literature, and biography. Born on March 29, 1952, Wilkinson's writing career began with a passion for literature and history.

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“Somewhere Chesterton writes--I think it is Chesterton--that you cannot reason a man from a position that reason didn’t deliver him to.”

Reason Reasoning Chesterton

Author:Alec Wilkinson

“Someone responding to intuition, to chance and fortune, often can't explain himself well.”

Wells Chance Fortune Intuition Responding Often Can

Book:The Ice Balloon

Source: The Ice Balloon

“One of the reasons there are so many terms for conditions of ice is that the mariners observing it were often trapped in it, and had nothing to do except look at it.”

Inspirational Looks Reason Funny Term Conditions Ice Trapped Sailing Observing Mariners

Author:Alec Wilkinson

“I don’t think there is any mystery to understanding the passionate feelings people have for guns. Nobody really believes it’s about maintaining a militia. It’s about having possession of a tool that makes a person feel powerful nearly to the point of exaltation.”

People Thinking Feels Believe Persons Feelings Understanding Powerful Mystery Gun Tools Passionate Possession Maintaining Militia Exaltation

Author:Alec Wilkinson

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Born: March 29, 1952
Known for: Writer
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