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“there are people who are born superficial ... They prefer not to have to deal with more than a limited number of oversimplified ideas - they prefer the book reviews to the books, the headlines and the leading paragraph to the full report, the generalization to the facts, and the negative to the positive.”

Quote by Gwethalyn Graham

Book:Earth and High Heaven

Work

Earth and High Heaven

This book delves into philosophical and existential questions, intertwining the human experience with the vastness of the universe. more

Author

Gwethalyn Graham

Gwethalyn Graham was a Canadian writer known for her novels and poetry. Born on January 18, 1913, and passing away on November 25, 1965, Graham's works often explored social and moral issues, deeply influenced by Indigenous Canadian culture. more

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