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“It’s too pragmatic for me,” Valenti said. “The know-how is good enough for technology, not for science.”

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The Gasp

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Romain Gary
Romain Gary

Romain Gary, born on May 21, 1914, in Lithuania, and died on December 2, 1980, in France, was a distinguished diplomat and a versatile writer. He is renowned for his successful diplomatic career and literary achievements. more

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