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“I make non-fiction partly because I'm not that good of a writer. My talent, if I have any, is in balancing, capturing and directing reality, rather than creating scenarios.”

Quote by Robert Greene

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Robert Greene is an American author known for his works on power, strategy, and human behavior. His books delve into the principles of power operation and how individuals can achieve success in complex social environments. more

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