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Quote by William Faulkner

“Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain.”

Quote by William Faulkner

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William Faulkner

William Faulkner, an American writer born on September 25, 1897, and died on July 6, 1962. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound descriptions of Southern society and history, Faulkner is considered one of the great novelists of the 20th century. more

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