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“In history as in human life, regret does not bring back a lost moment and a thousand years will not recover something lost in a single hour.”

Quote by Stefan Zweig

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Stefan Zweig, born on November 28, 1881 in Vienna, was an Austrian novelist, playwright, and biographer. Known for his profound psychological insights and unique narrative style, he is a significant figure in European literature at the beginning of the 20th century. more

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