Graham Greene

He had stylized himself–life was easier that way. He had chosen a physical mould just as writer chooses a technical form.

He had stylized himself–life was easier that way. He had chosen a physical mould just as writer chooses a technical form.

– Graham Greene –

The Ministry of Fear

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