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“If language is lost, humanity is lost. If writing is lost, certain kinds of civilization and society are lost, but many other kinds remain - and there is no reason to think that those alternatives are inferior.”

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Robert Bringhurst
Robert Bringhurst

Robert Bringhurst, born on October 16, 1946, is a Canadian poet whose works are known for their profound philosophical insights and unique poetic forms. more

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