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“but nothing can be taken back, not the leaves by the trees, the rain by the clouds. You want to take back the ugly thing you said, but some shrapnel remains in the wound, some mud.”

Quote by Dean Young

Book:Embryoyo
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Embryoyo

Embryoyo delves into the complex world of cloning, examining the moral and existential questions that arise from the creation of genetically identical humans. more

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Dean Young
Dean Young

Poet born on July 18, 1955, known for his unique poetic style and profound themes, a significant figure in American contemporary poetry. more

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Book:Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
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