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“We all have to rise in the end, not just one or two who were smart enough, had will enough for their own salvation, but all the halt, the maimed and the blind of us which is most of us.”

Quote by Maureen Duffy

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Maureen Duffy
Maureen Duffy

Maureen Duffy, born on October 21, 1933, is a renowned novelist. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and rich emotional expression, which have won her a wide readership. more

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