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“I resist thinking of myself as a teacher. I think of myself as a writer who has pulled a fast one and hoodwinked this institution into giving me a job and health insurance.”

Quote by Vijay Seshadri

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Vijay Seshadri is an American poet known for his profound emotions and rich imagination. His works often explore issues of personal identity, cultural conflict, and the deeper questions of human existence. more

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