"Life is nothing but an occassional burst of laughter rising above the interminable wail of grief."

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Source: Transforming the Organization. P. 85. Book by Francis J. Gouillart, 1996.

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Henry Roth was an American novelist known for his exploration of immigrant identity and love, particularly in his acclaimed work 'Call It Sleep.'

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