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“Culture means, I think, that you have widened your experience enough through reading and through being a little bit thoughtful about these things that it has changed your outlook in some ways. And not necessarily made you a better human being but made you see things.”

Quote by Joseph Epstein

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Joseph Epstein is an American writer born on January 9, 1937. Known for his unique sense of humor and profound insight, Epstein's works span literary criticism, short stories, and essays. His writing style has been widely appreciated by readers, particularly in the field of literary criticism. more

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