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Quote by Annie Dillard

“Time is the warp and matter the weft of the woven texture of beauty in space, and death is the hurling shuttle.”

Quote by Annie Dillard

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Annie Dillard is an American author known for her unique writing style and profound observations of nature. Born on April 30, 1945, she has written several notable works, including 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' and 'Under the Sun'. more

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