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“E-mail is a modern Penny Post: the world is a single city with a single postal rate.”

Quote by Anne Fadiman

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Anne Fadiman, born on August 7, 1953, is an American author known for her in-depth exploration of culture, history, and language, particularly for her research on linguistic diversity. more

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