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“Tragedy, for me, is not a conflict between right and wrong, but between two different kinds of right.”

Quote by Peter Shaffer

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Peter Shaffer is a renowned British playwright known for his profound dramatic works. His plays often delve into themes of human nature, morality, and philosophy, with 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Phedre' being his most famous works. more

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