Negative Quote by Chris Bohjalian Download Open image “He defined himself almost wholly in the negative: It was not who he was, it was who he was not.” — Chris Bohjalian ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Negative
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He recalls what that first German soldier said to his major: No God-not yours or mine-approves of what you're doing. — Chris Bohjalian Copy Share Image
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