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“My father was a painter and he taught art. He once said to me, 'I never knew an Indian child who could not draw.'”

Quote by N. Scott Momaday

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N. Scott Momaday

N. Scott Momaday is an American author known for his work 'House Made of Dawn,' which is considered a classic of American literature. His writings often explore the lives and cultures of Native Americans, as well as issues of race and identity. more

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