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We can lie in the language of dress or try ot tell the truth; but unless we are naked and bald, it is impossible to be silent.

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Alison Lurie

Alison Lurie is an American novelist and academic.

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  • Esthy
    What this means is, this man solely invests in material things that do not add any values to life; everything about him is ephemeral.
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  • kavitha
    Need to explanatory
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