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Quote by Joseph Conrad

“A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.”

Quote by Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad, born on December 3, 1857 in Poland and died on August 3, 1924 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his profound descriptions of maritime life and his insightful explorations of human nature. more

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