“I prayed aloud, less to plead for divine favor than to intimidate the tribe with articulate speech.”
Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
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The Aleph and Other Stories
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Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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