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“Wherever there's capitalism there's this inclination toward simplicity. There's also a human need to process complicated things by turning them into something else.”

Quote by Aleksandar Hemon

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Aleksandar Hemon

Aleksandar Hemon is a Serbian-American writer known for his unique literary style and profound humanistic concerns. His works focus on themes of immigration, identity, and individual experience, and have won him a wide readership. more

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