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“There was no cure for the human condition because every man read the present and plotted the future in the light of his own past.”

Quote by Morris West

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Morris West, born on April 26, 1916, was an Australian novelist renowned for his profound character development and imaginative storytelling. His works, which often delve into historical, religious, and social issues, have won him a wide readership. more

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