One of the difficulties that a lot of people have is that they long for certainty and long for making sense, but few things make sense in the world. … - Marjorie Agosín

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One of the difficulties that a lot of people have is that they long for certainty and long for making sense, but few things make sense in the world. Everything is filled with uncertainty, so we have to acknowledge uncertainty in every aspect of our life and especially in writing.

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About Marjorie Agosín

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

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Alternative Names: Marjorie Agosin
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