“Stories surge up out of nowhere, and if they feel compelling, you follow them. You let them unfold inside you and see where they are going to lead.”
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Paul Auster
Paul Auster is an American author known for his unique narrative style and philosophical reflections. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and reality, and have won him a wide audience. more
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“One eye on death, and one full fix'd on heaven.”
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“Heaven's Sovereign saves all beings but himselfThat hideous sight,-a naked human heart.”
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