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“Men make use of their illnesses at least as much as they are made use of by them.”

Quote by Aldous Huxley

Book:Complete Essays: 1920-1925

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Complete Essays: 1920-1925

This book is a compilation of essays spanning a five-year period, offering insights and reflections on various topics written during the early 20th century. more

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Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more

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Source: Complete Essays: 1956-1963, and supplement, 1920-1948

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