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“None who have always been free can understand the terrible fascinating power of the hope of freedom to those who are not free.”

Quote by Pearl S. Buck

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Pearl S. Buck was a prominent American writer born on June 26, 1892, and died on March 6, 1973. She is celebrated for her works that delve into Chinese culture and life, earning her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1932 for her novel 'The Good Earth'. more

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