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“How do you know that nonsense isn't a good thing? If human nonsense had been nurtured and developed for centuries, just as intelligence has, then perhaps something extraordinarily precious could have come from it.”

Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin

Book:We

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This book delves into the complexities of group dynamics and the human condition, examining how individuals come together to form a collective identity. more

Author

Yevgeny Zamyatin

Russian author known for his dystopian novel 'We'. Born on February 1, 1884, in Taganrog, Russia, he passed away on March 10, 1937. more

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