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“It is one thing to decry the rat race...that is the good and honorable work of moralists. It is quite another thing to quit the rat race, to drop out, to refuse to run any further--that is the work of the individualist. It is offensive because it is impolite it makes the rebuke personal the individualist calls not his or her behavior into question, but mine.”

Quote by Paul Gruchow

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Paul Gruchow was an American author born on May 23, 1947, and passed away on February 22, 2004. His works are known for their profound insights into nature and life, particularly for his books set in the rural landscape of Minnesota. more

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