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Quote by Thornton Wilder

“Leadership is for those who love the public good and are endowed and trained to administer it.”

Quote by Thornton Wilder

Book:The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Other Novels, 1926-1948

Work

The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Other Novels, 1926-1948

This collection encompasses a selection of works, with 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey' being one of its most celebrated pieces, reflecting the author's narrative style and thematic concerns during the specified period. more

Author

Thornton Wilder

American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more

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