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“If an ordinary person is silent, it may be a tactical manoeuvre. If a writer is silent, he is lying.”

Quote by Jaroslav Seifert

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Jaroslav Seifert

Jaroslav Seifert was a prominent Czech writer known for his poetry and novels. His works deeply reflected the historical and social changes of 20th-century Europe, particularly focusing on the relationship between the individual and society. Seifert was born on September 23, 1901, and died on January 10, 1986. more

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