“I used to be very revolutionary, but now I think that nothing can be gained by brute force. People must be drawn to good by goodness.”
Quote by Boris Pasternak
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Boris Pasternak
Russian poet, writer, and translator. Boris Pasternak is renowned for his profound psychological insight and beautiful poetic language. His works widely cover themes such as love, humanity, morality, and philosophy, and have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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