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Silence is special when you are reflecting inwardly about who you are, but silence as a tool for political behavior—I think that’s always wrong. There are many kinds of silences. (2015)

Marjorie Agosín

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Marjorie Agosín (born June 15, 1955) is a Chilean-American writer.

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Alternative Names: Marjorie Agosin

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