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“There are people who...tell you that the light in your heart is a weakness. Don't believe it! It's an old tactic of cruel people to kill kindness in the name of virtue.”

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John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley is an American playwright known for his profound exploration of human nature and unique narrative style. His works have won numerous Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes, with his most famous play being 'Doubt: A Parable'. more

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