“Logic is the kingdom of the unexpected. To think logically means to be continually amazed.”
Quote by Osip Mandelstam
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Osip Mandelstam
Russian poet born on January 15, 1891, and died on December 27, 1938. Mandelstam is known for his unique poetic style and exquisite use of language, and is considered an important figure in 20th-century Russian literature. more
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