In the beginning he had assumed that they did it out of the… - Upton Sinclair

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In the beginning he had assumed that they did it out of the goodness of their hearts; but now that he had looked into their hearts, he rejected the explanation.

Upton Sinclair

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Upton Beall Sinclair, Jr. (20 September 1878 – 25 November 1968) was a prolific American author who wrote in many genres, often advocating Socialist views, and achieved considerable popularity in the first half of the twentieth century.

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Pen Names: Clarke Fitch • Arthur Stirling • Frederick Garrison

Alternative Names: Upton Beall Sinclair • Upton Sinclair Jr.

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