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“The most important thing in a man is not what he knows, but what he is.”

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Narciso Yepes, born on November 14, 1927 in Spain, was a renowned guitarist. His career spanned both classical and jazz music, and he was known for his unique playing style and technique. more

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“When happiness is happening it feels as if nothing else happened before it, it is a sensation that happens only in the present tense.”

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