“I love you not for the person you are, but for your possibilities.”
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John Cheever
John Cheever was an American novelist renowned for his short stories, which often focused on the lives and moral dilemmas of the middle class. His writing style was concise and profound, and he had a significant impact on 20th-century American literature. more
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