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“The passionate controversies of one era are viewed as sterile preoccupations by another, for knowledge alters what we seek as well as what we find.”

Quote by Freda Adler

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Freda Adler, born in 1934, is an accomplished writer whose works span across various genres, known for her profound insights and unique narrative style. more

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