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“Recorded history is wrong. It’s wrong because the voiceless have no voice in it.”

Quote by Mary Lee Settle

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Mary Lee Settle

Mary Lee Settle was an American writer born on July 29, 1918, and passed away on September 27, 2005. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the American South. more

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