. . . there is a wish in the heart of mankind to be distracted and confused. Truth is but one attraction, and not always the most powerful. (Joyce Carol Oates)

. . . there is a wish in the heart of mankind to be distracted and confused. Truth is but one attraction, and not always the most powerful.

Joyce Carol Oates

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