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Quote by Norton Juster

“To a child, and to an adult, too, what you discover by yourself, or what you think you discover by yourself, is what stays.”

Quote by Norton Juster

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Norton Juster is an American author renowned for his children's literature. His most famous work, 'Charlotte's Web,' has been a beloved classic since its publication in 1952. Beyond children's literature, Juster has also ventured into adult fiction and poetry. more

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