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Quote by Alan Dundes

“Future orientation is combined with a notion and expectation of progress, and nothing is impossible.”

Quote by Alan Dundes

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Alan Dundes was a renowned folklorist known for his studies on folk tales, folk narratives, and folk rituals, which had a profound impact on the field of folklore. more

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