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Quote by Alfred Kazin

“Only power can get people into a position where they may be noble.”

Quote by Alfred Kazin

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Alfred Kazin was an American writer and critic renowned for his literary criticism and memoirs. Born on June 5, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York, he passed away on the same day in 1998. Kazin's writing frequently delved into the intricacies of Jewish-American identity and the American literary landscape. more

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