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“We have, instead (of soot and dirt), disorganization. We have this proliferation of goods. It's the disease of the time.”

Quote by Cheryl Mendelson

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Cheryl Mendelson
Cheryl Mendelson

Cheryl Mendelson, born in 1946, is a renowned American novelist. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, which have won her a wide audience. more

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