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Quote by John Steinbeck

“If a man ordered a beer milk shake, he thought, he'd better do it in a town where he wasn't known.”

Quote by John Steinbeck

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John Steinbeck was an American author renowned for his profound depiction of American society and the lives of farmers. His works often explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and human nature. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his significant contribution to American literature. more

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