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“Anthropocentrism, regarding human kind as the very center and pinnacle of existence, is a disease of arrested development.”

Quote by Michael Fox

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Michael Fox, born in 1937, is a renowned author whose works span across various genres, including novels, essays, and children's literature. Known for his profound insights and rich imagination, Fox's works have won him a wide audience. more

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