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“Happiness will come from materialism, not from meaning.”

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Andrei Platonov was a Russian author born on August 28, 1899, and died on January 5, 1951. Known for his unique literary style and profound insights into Soviet society, Platonov is recognized for his significant contributions to 20th-century Russian literature. more

“Man and fascism cannot co-exist. If fascism conquers, man will cease to exist and there will remain only man-like creatures that have undergone an internal transformation. But if man, man who is endowed with reason and kindness, should conquer, then Fascism must perish, and those who have submitted to it will once again become people.”

People Ifs Men Should Reason Kindness Creatures Transformation Cease Conquer Internals Fascism

Author:Vasily Grossman

“There is a deep and undeniable sadness in all this: whenever we see the dawn of an eternal good that will never be overcome by evil – an evil that is itself eternal but will never succeed in overcoming good – whenever we see this dawn, the blood of old people and children is always shed.”

People Children Evil Blood Sadness Succeed Eternal Overcoming Dawn Shed Old People

Author:Vasily Grossman

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