“Despair isn't very productive. That's the problem with it. Like a replicating virus, all despair can make is more of itself.”
Quote by John Green
Work
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
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Author
John Green
John Green is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes such as adolescence, love, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among young readers. Green's books have won numerous literary awards and have become bestsellers. more
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