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“Every sane person has to find every day some manner of accommodating the impossible, some way of covering up for the failures of the rational world. This might actually be a reasonable definition of sanity.”

Quote by Robert Boswell

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Robert Boswell is an American short story writer known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into Southern American culture. His works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. more

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