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“Every artist seems to me to have the job of bearing witness to the world we live in. To some extent I think of all of us as artists, because we have voices and we are each of us unique.”

Quote by Jane Rule

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Jane Rule (March 28, 1931 - November 27, 2007) was a prominent Canadian writer known for her insightful social commentary and literary achievements. Her works explored themes of gender, sexual orientation, and identity, having a profound impact on Canadian literature. more

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