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“If you haven’t the strength to impose your own terms upon life, then you must accept the terms it offers you.”

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T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliot

T. S. Eliot, a British playwright and poet, was born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and died on January 4, 1965, in London, England. His works are known for their profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic style, making him one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. more

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