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“Only by not forgetting the past can we be the master of the future.”

Quote by Ba Jin

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Ba Jin, born Li Yaochang, was a prominent Chinese modern writer and translator. He was born on November 25, 1904, and passed away on October 17, 2005. Ba Jin's works are known for their deep insight into social contradictions and the brilliance of human nature, with representative works including 'Family', 'Spring', and 'Autumn'. more

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