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“I will not let a political party tell me how to live, when to die or what to believe in. Our souls are linked to the universe, but we can never see heaven, because our flesh ties us to the earth and the people around us. But when the people around you have lost their will to be free, then earth becomes a hell.”

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Ma Jian

Ma Jian, born on August 18, 1953, is a contemporary Chinese writer known for his unique perspective and profound humanistic concerns. His works, such as 'Ma Jian's Short Story Collection', are highly regarded. more

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