“When you realize how hard it is to know the truth about yourself, you understand that even the most exhaustive and well-meaning autobiography, determined to tell the truth, represents, at best, a guess. There have been times in my life when I felt incredibly happy. Life was full. I seemed productive. Then I thought,"Am I really happy or am I merely masking a deep depression with frantic activity?" If I don't know such basic things about myself, who does?”
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Phyllis Rose
Phyllis Rose is a renowned literary critic, born on October 26, 1942. Her work spans a wide range of literary genres, from novels to poetry, and is known for its profound analysis and unique insights. more
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