“To be a friend of the weak-that is the artist's point of departure as well as his ultimate goal.”
Quote by Osamu Dazai
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Osamu Dazai
Osamu Dazai was a renowned Japanese author born on June 19, 1909, in Takamatsu, Shikoku, Japan. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, with notable titles including 'The Buried Alive' and 'Fostering'. Dazai passed away on June 13, 1948. more
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