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“And even if something had once been committed to paper, did it mean that it was still true? Always true? Unlike the relative permanence of paint, words were temporal. You uttered them and they evanesced, but if you wrote them, they remained, though whether the written word was any more truthful than the spoken was a mystery to her. Only paint was honest.”

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Book:I Always Loved You
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I Always Loved You

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Robin Oliveira
Robin Oliveira

Robin Oliveira is an American author born in 1954. Her works primarily focus on historical fiction and have been well-received by readers. Oliveira's novels often feature female protagonists, showcasing their resilience and wisdom through her delicate pen. more

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