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“Old man she said, "have you lived so long and forgotten so much that you don't remember anything you ever knew or felt about love?”

Quote by William Faulkner

Book:Go Down, Moses

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William Faulkner

William Faulkner, an American writer born on September 25, 1897, and died on July 6, 1962. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound descriptions of Southern society and history, Faulkner is considered one of the great novelists of the 20th century. more

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