"The tragedy is not that things are broken. The tragedy is that they are not mended again."
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About Alan Paton
Alan Paton was a South African author and anti-apartheid activist. He is best known for his novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country,' which vividly portrays the racial divisions and injustices in South Africa. Paton used his literary talents as a tool for social commentary, shedding light on the plight of black South Africans under the apartheid regime. He co-founded the Liberal Party of South Africa and was a prominent voice against racial segregation.
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