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“That's how it's always been: I was always in the clear so long as I was truly guilty. But the minute my motives were honest someone would finger me.”

Quote by Nelson Algren

Book:The Neon Wilderness

Work

The Neon Wilderness

An immersive story that unfolds in a world illuminated by neon lights, exploring themes of adventure and survival. more

Author

Nelson Algren was an American film writer born on March 28, 1909, and died on May 9, 1981. He is known for his profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in American society. more

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