“A lot of people hate heroes. I was criticized for portraying people who are brave, honest, loving, intelligent. That was called weak and sentimental. People who dismiss all real emotion as sentimentality are cowards. They’re afraid to commit themselves, and so they remain ‘cool’ for the rest of their lives, until they’re dead—then they’re really cool.”
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Mark Helprin
Mark Helprin is an American novelist born on June 28, 1947. His works are known for their rich imagination, profound philosophical insights, and unique narrative style. more
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