A Quote by Arundhati Roy

… he remained restrained and strangely composed. It was a composure born of extreme provocation. It stemmed from a lucidity that lies beyond rage.

Arundhati Roy

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Beyond Born Composed Composure Extreme Lies Lucidity Provocation Rage Remained Restrained Strangely

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Arundhati Roy
Indian - Writer
Born: November 24, 1961

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