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“There is indeed power in words. Most of the lasting change that has been forged in the history of this world came not from a wielding of the swift and bloody sword of battle but from the shaping scalpel of ideas, and what are ideas without the words to deliver them?”

Quote by Mark Dunn

Book:Under the Harrow

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Mark Dunn is an American author born on October 22, 1956. His works are known for their unique humor and profound insights into social issues, particularly those concerning gender identity. more

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