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“We only betray ourselves. No one is betrayed except by himself. One way to betray yourself is to try to be too many people at once. "How many people should a person try to be in your opinion?" One at the most. Most people don't even succeed in that.”

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The Balloonist

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MacDonald Harris
MacDonald Harris

MacDonald Harris, born on September 7, 1921, was a renowned American writer. His works spanned across novels, poetry, and drama, known for their unique literary style and profound social insight. more

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