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“To destroy is easier than to create, and that is why so many people are ready to demonstrate against what they reject. But what would they say if one asked them what they wanted instead?”

Quote by Ivan Klíma

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Ivan Klíma is a renowned Czech novelist known for his profound social criticism and exploration of individual destinies. His works are typically set against the backdrop of mid-20th-century Czech society, revealing the conflict between political oppression and individual freedom. more

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