“What baffles me is the comfort people find in the idea that somebody dealt this mess. Blind and meaningless chance seems to me so much more congenial - or at least less horrible. Prove to me that there is a God and I will really begin to despair.”
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Peter De Vries
Peter De Vries was a renowned Dutch editor known for his editorial and critical work on literary works. His career spanned various fields, including literature, drama, and broadcasting. more
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