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“In spite of his flaws, Oscar had a big heart and was always ready to help whoever was in need. He was affable, kind, extremely generous and charitable, but at the same time, not mature at all. He constantly lied and deceived me, and later returned feeling sorry, like a boy caught in mischief, asking to be forgiven one more time - and then we would start all over again.”

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Emilie Schindler

Emilie Schindler, born on October 22, 1907, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, passed away on October 5, 2001. She is a mysterious figure with an unknown profession and category. more

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