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Quote by Anne Enright

“Remember, if you sit at your desk for 15 or 20 years, every day, not counting weekends, it changes you. It just does. It may not improve your temper, but it fixes something else. It makes you more free.”

Quote by Anne Enright

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Anne Enright is an Irish author born on October 11, 1962. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social issues. Enright has won numerous literary awards, including the Booker Prize in 2007 for her novel 'The Gathering'. more

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