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“We all have much more in common than we have difference. I would say that about people all over the world. They don't know how much in common that they have”

Quote by Ernest Gaines

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Ernest Gaines is an American author known for his profound insights into racial and social issues. His works often set in the black community of Louisiana, explore themes of racial relations, poverty, and education. more

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