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It often happens that things are other than what they seem, and you can get yourself into trouble by jumping to conclusions.

Paul Auster

It often happens that things are other than what they seem, and you can get yourself into trouble by jumping to conclusions.

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About Paul Auster

Paul Benjamin Auster (February 3, 1947 – April 30, 2024) was an American writer, novelist, memoirist, and filmmaker. His notable works include The New York Trilogy (1987), Moon Palace (1989), The Music of Chance (1990), The Book of Illusions (2002), The Brooklyn Follies (2005), Invisible (2009), Sunset Park (2010), Winter Journal (2012), and 4 3 2 1 (2017). His books have been translated into more than 40 languages.