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Quote by Wendell Berry

“Praise ignorance, for what man has not encountered he has not destroyed.”

Quote by Wendell Berry

Book:A Country of Marriage: Poems

Work

A Country of Marriage: Poems

This volume presents a series of poems that delve into the complexities and nuances of marriage, offering readers a contemplative look at the institution through various lenses. more

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Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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