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“Man is fatally slow on the uptake; it always takes him until the next generation to understand what's going on.”

Quote by Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

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Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

Stanislaw Jerzy Lec was a Polish poet, writer, and satirist. Known for his wit, humor, and profound insights, his works often explore human behavior and moral issues through satire and allegory. more

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