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“Words were medicine; they were magic and invisible. They came from nothing into sound and meaning. They were beyond price; they could neither be bought nor sold.”

Quote by N. Scott Momaday

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N. Scott Momaday
N. Scott Momaday

N. Scott Momaday is an American author known for his work 'House Made of Dawn,' which is considered a classic of American literature. His writings often explore the lives and cultures of Native Americans, as well as issues of race and identity. more

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