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“The power of language, it seems to me, is the only kind of power a writer is entitled to.”

Quote by Cynthia Ozick

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Cynthia Ozick is an accomplished American writer, born on April 17, 1928. Her works are renowned for their profound thoughtfulness and unique literary style, often focusing on moral and philosophical issues. more

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