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Quote by Ramona Koval

“We read to find out what the world is like, to experience lots of lives, not just the one we live. If it is true that our lives are chaotic and we crave a shape, stories are the shapes that we put on experience, containing all the wisdom in the world. We can even choose what kind of wisdom suits us.”

Quote by Ramona Koval

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Ramona Koval is a renowned broadcaster, born in 1954. She is known for her in-depth interview style and her focus on social issues. more

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