“The lie deceives no one so much as the one who tells it.”
Book:Pavilion of Women
Quote by Pearl S. Buck
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Pavilion of Women
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Pearl S. Buck
Pearl S. Buck was a prominent American writer born on June 26, 1892, and died on March 6, 1973. She is celebrated for her works that delve into Chinese culture and life, earning her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1932 for her novel 'The Good Earth'. more
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