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“The mind serves best when it's anchored in the Word of God. There is no danger then of becoming an intellectual without integrity.”

Quote by Flannery O'Connor

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Flannery O'Connor

Flannery O'Connor was an American writer known for her unique Southern background and profound religious themes. Her works often explore moral and religious issues through satire and humor, with her novels 'Wise Blood' and 'The Violent Bear It Away' being among her most famous. more

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