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“Isn't it also that on some fundamental level we find it difficult to understand that other people are human beings in the same way that we are? We idealize them as gods or dismiss them as animals.”

Quote by John Green

Book:Paper Towns

Work

Set in the backdrop of a small Florida town, the story follows a young protagonist on a quest to find a missing person, intertwining personal growth and the mysteries of the past. more

Author

John Green is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes such as adolescence, love, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among young readers. Green's books have won numerous literary awards and have become bestsellers. more

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