“Belief may be no more, in the end, than a source of energy, like a battery which one clips into an idea to make it run.”
Quote by J. M. Coetzee
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J. M. Coetzee
J.M. Coetzee is a South African-born Australian novelist known for his profound psychological insights and critical exploration of South Africa's apartheid history. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. more
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