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“We were born to die; we were born to endure, on the way to death, sorrow-sorrow in manifold shapes.”

Quote by Cynthia Ozick

Book:Art and Ardor

Work

This book delves into the intricate relationship between artistic expression and the human experience of ardor, examining various forms of art and the emotional intensity they evoke. more

Author

Cynthia Ozick is an accomplished American writer, born on April 17, 1928. Her works are renowned for their profound thoughtfulness and unique literary style, often focusing on moral and philosophical issues. more

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Source: The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin

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