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“Jerusalem is ... the fabled city which for the Western mind is as much dream as stone ... a compressed symbol of our most sublime aspirations along with our most disgusting, hatefully brainless excursions into religious bigotry and fratricide.”

Quote by Arthur Miller

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A renowned American playwright, known for his profound social criticism and character development. His works include 'Death of a Salesman' and 'All My Sons'. more

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