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Quote by Ayn Rand

“I don't want to see you. I don't like you. I don't like your face. You look like an insufferable egotist. You're impertinent. You're too sure of yourself. Twenty years ago I would have punched your face with the greatest of pleasure.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:The Art of Fiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers

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The Art of Fiction: A Guide for Writers and Readers

This book delves into the techniques and principles of crafting compelling fiction, providing a detailed exploration of narrative structure, character development, and the art of storytelling. more

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American novelist and philosopher, known for her novels and philosophical ideas. Her works emphasize individualism, free markets, and rationalism, and have had a profound impact on politics and philosophy in the late 20th century. more

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