“Why is the mind incapable of deciding its own subject matter? Why when we desperately want to think of one thing to we invariably think of another?”
Quote by Jeanette Winterson
Author
Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more
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