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“Maybe all the secrets of life were written on the surface of leaves, waiting to be translated. If I touched them long enough, I might be given some information no one else had.”

Quote by Silas House

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Silas House is an American writer born in 1971. His works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and essays. House's writing touches on a wide range of themes, such as social justice, environmental protection, and identity. more

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