“Even great men are only truly recognized and honored once they are dead. Why? Because those who praise them need to feel themselves somehow superior to the person praised, they need to feel they are making some concession.”
Quote by Clarice Lispector
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Clarice Lispector
Clarice Lispector was a renowned Brazilian writer, born on December 10, 1920, to a Ukrainian immigrant family, and passed away on December 9, 1977. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights, and she is considered one of the greatest Brazilian writers of the 20th century. more
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