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> [Literature is a place for generosity and affection and hunger for equals - not a prizefight ring. We are increased, confirmed in our medium, roused to do our best, by every good writer, every fine achievement. Would we want one…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tillie-olsen/literature-is-a-place-for-generosity-and-affection-and-hunger-for/)

[Tillie Olsen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tillie-olsen/)

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