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“An idea is a greater monument than a cathedral. And the advance of man's knowledge is more of a miracle than any sticks turned to snakes, or the parting of waters!”

Quote by Jerome Lawrence

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Jerome Lawrence
Jerome Lawrence

Jerome Lawrence, born on July 14, 1915, was an American playwright known for his profound social insight and unique dramatic style. His most famous work, 'Twelve Angry Men,' co-written with Robert E. Lee, became a classic in the American theater. more

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