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“Discussion is impossible with someone who claims not to seek the truth, but already to possess it.”

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Romain Rolland
Romain Rolland

Romain Rolland, a French dramatist, novelist, essayist, and music critic, was born on January 29, 1866, and died on December 30, 1944. Known for his profound insights into human nature and rich emotional expression, his works include 'Jean-Christophe'. more

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