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“People don't use their eyes. They never see a bird, they see a sparrow. They never see a tree, they see a birch. They see concepts.”

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Joyce Cary
Joyce Cary

Joyce Cary was a British novelist known for his intricate explorations of human relationships and the social dynamics of his era. Born on December 7, 1888, in Bombay, India, Cary spent a significant part of his life in Nigeria before returning to England. His most celebrated novel, 'Mister Johnson,' was published in 1932 and is regarded as a classic of English literature. more

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