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“How could an argument soothe or settle a controversy when every word is a nest for a bird of doubt? (meaning of words as inferences)”

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Edmond Jabes

Edmond Jabes, born on April 16, 1912 in Alexandria, Egypt, and died on January 2, 1991 in Paris, France, was a prominent French Jewish writer of the 20th century. Known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical reflections, his works often explore themes of memory, identity, and existence. more

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