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Quote by Allen Drury

“People defend nothing more violently than the pretenses they live by.”

Quote by Allen Drury

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Allen Drury was an American novelist, born on September 2, 1918, and passed away on September 2, 1998. Known for his political-themed works, his most notable novel is 'The Catered Affair'. Drury's writing had a profound impact on American literature. more

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