Saul Bellow quote: The human being now simply can't close his elected garment about himself. Obligations to one's fellows perhaps prevent full buttoning ...

The human being now simply can't close his elected garment about himself. Obligations to one's fellows perhaps prevent full buttoning by artists.

~ Saul Bellow ~

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