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Quote by Joseph Furphy

“Who can control his fate? asks the ruined Othello. No one, indeed. But everyone controls his option, chooses his alternative.”

Quote by Joseph Furphy

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Joseph Furphy, born on September 26, 1843, and died on September 13, 1912, was an Australian writer known for his unique literary style and profound social insight. His work is a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Australian literature. more

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