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“Never let it happen to you as it did to me. That you wake in the morning, stare at the ceiling, ask yourself, 'What have I got to get up for today?' and answer... 'Nothing.”

Quote by Irving Stone

Book:Depths of Glory: A Biographical Novel of Camille Pissarro

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Depths of Glory: A Biographical Novel of Camille Pissarro

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Irving Stone was an American writer renowned for his biographical works. His books delved deeply into the inner lives of famous individuals, earning him a reputation for his detailed and vivid storytelling. more

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