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Tillie Olsen Quotes: I know that I haven't powers enough to divide myself into one who earns and one who creates.
         

I know that I haven't powers enough to divide myself into one who earns and one who creates.


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I know that I haven't powers enough to divide myself into one who earns and one who creates.
         



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