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“But why give a man something it's so hard to earn? In that respect women are really thick. They're the daughters of rigidity. They need a man to feel secure but they don't realize that the one thing they should be afraid of is men. They don't know how to run their lives. They have to sacrifice themselves for the sake of someone else. Whores are the worst, patron, believe me. They throw their lives away working for some pimp, smile when he beats them, feel proud when he's well dressed, with his gold teeth and rings on his fingers, and when he goes off and takes up with a woman half their age they forgive him everything because 'he's a man.”

Quote by Isabel Allende

Book:The House of the Spirits
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The House of the Spirits

Isabel Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' is a sweeping narrative that intertwines the personal and the political. The story follows the Trueba family, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in the face of historical events. The novel is renowned for its use of magical realism, blending the supernatural with the everyday, and its vivid portrayal of the political landscape of Latin America. more

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Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende, born on August 2, 1942, is a renowned Chilean writer known for her magical realism style. Her works have gained widespread popularity, with notable titles including 'Love in the Time of Cholera' and 'The House of the Spirits'. more

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