"Real rebels are rarely anything but second rate outside their rebellion; the drain of time and temper is ruinous to any other accomplishment."

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Source: James Gould Cozzens (1978). “Just Representations: A James Gould Cozzens Reader”, Harvest Books

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James Gould Cozzens was an American novelist known for his deep psychological insights and exploration of moral complexities in works like 'By Love Possessed.'

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