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At the very beginning of my creative life I loved humanity. I wanted to do something good for mankind. Soon I understood that it isn’t possible to save mankind.

Wislawa Szymborska

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The joy of writing. The power of preserving. Revenge of a mortal hand.
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Poorly prepared for the dignity of life, I barely keep up with the pace of the action imposed. Reality demands.
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