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“Laughter, I realized, was the reverberating sound of a truth hitting a lie. Humans existed inside their own delusions and laughing was a way out—the only possible bridge they had between each other.”

Quote by Matt Haig

Book:The Humans

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Matt Haig is a British novelist born in 1975. His works are known for their humor and profound emotional insight, enjoying great popularity among readers. Haig's writing spans a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and realism. more

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