“Fifty years ago people believed, accurately, that they were entitled to seek the blue bird, whereas today they believe, mistakenly, that they're entitled to find it and take it home, in a complimentary cage with a month's supply of birdseed....Those who think they've a right to catch whatever they are free to chase, are doomed to disappointment. That's our generation in a nutshell.”
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George Jonas
George Jonas, born on June 15, 1935, in Hungary, was a renowned Canadian writer known for his works covering a variety of genres, including history, politics, and crime novels. He was recognized for his profound insights into complex themes and his vivid narrative style. more
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