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“A wild creature is not subject to any will except its own”

Quote by Jay Griffiths

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Jay Griffiths is a British writer born in 1965. Her works cover a wide range of topics, including nature, culture, travel, and gender. Griffiths is known for her in-depth research and unique narrative style, often focusing on marginalized and overlooked groups. more

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