A Quote by Henry Miller

The Frenchman is first and foremost a man. He is likeable often just because of his weaknesses, which are always thoroughly human, even if despicable.

Henry Miller

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Henry Miller
American - Novelist
December 26, 1891 - June 7, 1980

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Felicity Jones

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Lucy Dacus

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