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Quote by Anne Tyler

“The very thing that attracts you to someone can end up putting you off.”

Quote by Anne Tyler

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Anne Tyler is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on October 25, 1941. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and unique narrative style, and she has won numerous American literary awards. more

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