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“I so enjoy being old because for the first time I don't have to do anything-work, teach, study. I feel very good about myself-and at my age I can say no to anything now if I don't want to do it. What a liberating word.”

Quote by Bel Kaufman

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Bel Kaufman, born on May 10, 1911, and passed away on July 25, 2014, was an American author known for her humorous and insightful writing. Her works, such as 'Visitors from Outer Space', have won widespread acclaim and left a lasting impact on American literature. more

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