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“It is a miracle that New York works at all. The whole thing is implausible.”

Quote by E. B. White

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E. B. White, a renowned American writer, was born on July 11, 1899, and passed away on October 1, 1985. Known for his concise and elegant writing style, he is the author of classic works such as 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little'. more

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