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Quote by Mary McCarthy

“There are no new truths, but only truths that have not been recognized by those who have perceived them without noticing.”

Quote by Mary McCarthy

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Mary McCarthy was a prominent American author born on June 21, 1912, and passed away on October 25, 1989. Known for her incisive social criticism and nuanced portrayal of human nature, she is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American literature. more

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