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“When a man showed up you didn't want to look at his face and he didn't want to look at his face and he didn't want to look at yours, because it's painful to see somebody so clear that it's like looking inside him, but then neither did you want to to look away and lose him completely. You had a choice: you could either strain and look at things that appeared in front of you in the fog, painful as it may be, or you could relax and lose yourself.”

Quote by Ken Kesey

Book:One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The story follows the protagonist's struggle against the oppressive environment of a psychiatric hospital, highlighting the conflict between the individual's will and the institutionalized norms. more

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Ken Kesey
Ken Kesey

Ken Kesey was an influential American author best known for his anti-establishment novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. His works often delve into social and political issues, and are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights. more

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