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“Not everything that can be extracted appears in anthologies of quotations, in commonplace books, or on the back of Celestial Seasonings boxes. Only certain sorts of extracts become quotations.”

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Gary Saul Morson
Gary Saul Morson

Gary Saul Morson is a prominent scholar with a broad influence in the fields of literature, culture, and思想. His research spans various areas, including Russian literature, cultural theory, and intellectual history, particularly known for his insightful analysis of moral and philosophical issues in Russian literature. more

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