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Americans' great and secret fear is that America may turn out to be a phenomenon rather than a civilization.
Shirley Hazzard
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About Shirley Hazzard

Shirley Hazzard was a Novelist from United States (1931–2016).

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This quote is attributed to Shirley Hazzard, a Novelist from United States.
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Shirley Hazzard lived from 1931 – 2016.