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“Like all things in the universe, we are destined from birth to diverge. Time is simply the yard-stick of our separation. If we are particles in a sea of distance, exploded from an original whole, then there is a science to our solitude. We are lonely in proportion to our years.”

Quote by Ian Caldwell

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Ian Caldwell
Ian Caldwell

Ian Caldwell, born in 1976, is an accomplished American novelist. His works are known for their profound themes and engaging narrative style, which have won him a dedicated following. more

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