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“We live on the leash of our senses. There is no way in which to understand the world without first detecting it through the radar-net of our senses.”

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Diane Ackerman
Diane Ackerman

Diane Ackerman is an American author known for her rich imagination and unique writing style. Her works cover a wide range of subjects including nature, literature, and art, with her books 'A Year in the Garden' and 'A Natural History of the Senses' particularly beloved by readers. more

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