“Sometimes, one wants to have the illusion that one is making ones own life, out of ones own resources.”
Quote by Zadie Smith
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Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith is a British novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insights. Her works cover a range of themes including race, class, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more
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