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Quote by Mary Gaitskill

“The art of integrating the ego and the impulse for empathy in a dynamic call and response.”

Quote by Mary Gaitskill

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Mary Gaitskill is an American author known for her short stories, which are praised for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the lives of marginalized individuals. Her work often delves into the complexities and contradictions of human relationships. more

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