"Nativity is the enemy of prophecy—nativity and roots, which do not allow you to become a prophet in your own land, unless you disassociate from the familiarity of family."
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Essayists from the United StatesShort story writers from the United StatesPlaywrights from the United StatesNovelists from Puerto RicoPoets from Puerto Rico
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On creating independence. (World Policy Institute, October 17, 2017)
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