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“Nothing in the world is so rare as a person one can always put up with.”

Quote by Giacomo Leopardi

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Giacomo Leopardi

Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian poet and philosopher, recognized for his melancholic and existentialist works. Born on June 29, 1798, in Naples, Italy, Leopardi's life was characterized by illness and a profound sense of isolation. His poetry, marked by introspection and philosophical depth, has had a lasting impact on Italian literature. more

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