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Quote by Gregory Maguire

“quoting reminds me there are other people in the world besides only me. And other thoughts besides mine, and other ways of thinking.”

Quote by Gregory Maguire

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Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist known for his reinterpretation of classic fairy tales. His works are characterized by profound moral implications and rich imagination, which have won him a wide audience. more

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