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“Anyone informed that the universe is expanding and contracting in pulsations of eighty billion years has a right to ask. What's in it for me?”

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Peter De Vries
Peter De Vries

Peter De Vries was a renowned Dutch editor known for his editorial and critical work on literary works. His career spanned various fields, including literature, drama, and broadcasting. more

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