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Quote by Graham Greene

“You cannot conceive, nor can I, of the appalling strangeness of the mercy of God.”

Quote by Graham Greene

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Graham Greene was a renowned British writer born on October 2, 1904. His works are characterized by deep insight and unique narrative techniques, and he is hailed as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Greene's writing spans a variety of themes, including spy novels, religious novels, and noir novels. more

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