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Quote by Wendell Berry

“In health the flesh is graced, the holy enters the world.”

Quote by Wendell Berry

Book:What Are People For?: Essays

Work

What Are People For?: Essays

This book is a compilation of thought-provoking essays that delve into the fundamental questions of human life and the meaning of existence. more

Author

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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