"The mind cannot support moral chaos for long. Men are under as strong a compulsion to invent an ethical setting for their behavior as spiders are to weave themselves webs."
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John Dos Passos (1896-1970) was a pioneering American novelist and political activist, renowned for his innovative narrative techniques and his critical portrayal of early 20th-century America. Born in Chicago and raised in a wealthy family, Dos Passos's experiences in both Europe and the United States shaped his worldview and fueled his literary ambition. His most celebrated works, particularly the "USA Trilogy," blend fiction and history, offering profound insights into the American experience. Dos Passos's legacy endures as a voice of social conscience in literature, influencing generations of writers.
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"If I were sufficiently romantic I suppose I'd have killed myself long ago just to make people talk about me. I haven't even got the conviction to make a successful drunkard."
John Dos Passos