“As happens with people who love a thing too much, it destroys them. Oscar Wilde said, 'You destroy the thing that you love.' It's the other way around. What you love destroys you.”
Quote by George Plimpton
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George Plimpton
George Plimpton, born on March 18, 1927, in New York, was an accomplished journalist and author. He was renowned for his unique literary style and in-depth reporting on sports, culture, and other fields. Plimpton's works often featured first-person narratives, giving readers the feeling of experiencing the story firsthand. His notable works include 'Paper Lion' and 'The Last Hero'. more
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