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“I think therefore I am. Does that mean 'I feel therefore I'm not'? But only through feeling can I get at thinking.”

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Book:Art and Lies

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Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more

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