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“Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord.”

Quote by Nikolai Gogol

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Nikolai Gogol
Nikolai Gogol

Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol was a prominent 19th-century Russian dramatist and novelist. His works are known for their sharp satire and humor, which have had a profound impact on Russian literature. more

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