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Quote by Mirra Komarovsky

“The most elusive knowledge of all is self-knowledge.”

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Mirra Komarovsky was an enigmatic scholar born on February 5, 1905, and passed away on January 30, 1999. Her life and achievements are not well-documented, and further research is needed to understand her contributions and impact. more

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