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To tell the truth I never had it so good. But I lacked the strength of character to bear such joy.

Saul Bellow

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Saul Bellow
Age: 89 †
Born: 1915
Born: June 10
Died: 2005
Died: April 5
Author
Essayist
Novelist
University Teacher
Writer
Solomon Bellows
Character
Good
Lacked
Never
Bear
Bears
Strength
Joy
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Truth

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