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Quote by Rex Stout

“Only fools and philosophers waste time on the unknowable.”

Quote by Rex Stout

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Rex Stout was an American writer renowned for his detective novels. His works, featuring the character of Nero Wolfe, have won the hearts of many readers. Stout's writing career spanned half a century, and his contributions had a profound impact on the genre of detective fiction. more

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