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“The true champions of a nation's freedom are those who reject the limitations of stereotypes and affirm the rich diversity of human nature to be found.”

Book:An Armenian Sketchbook

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An Armenian Sketchbook

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Vasily Grossman

Vasily Grossman (December 12, 1905 – September 14, 1964) was a Soviet Jewish writer and journalist, best known for his works on World War II. Born in Berdychiv, Ukraine, he initially studied chemical engineering before turning to literature. As a war correspondent for the Red Star newspaper, he witnessed the Battle of Stalingrad and documented Nazi atrocities. His masterpiece, Life and Fate, was banned by Soviet authorities for its criticism of Stalinism and only published in the 1980s. Grossman's works explore themes of war, totalitarianism, and humanity, earning him recognition as a significant voice in 20th-century Russian literature. more

“Humans are strange things. They have sex with each other; but are too ashamed to say sorry to one another, they see what they have when they've lost what they have; but not while they have it, they are the most proud on the outside during the times they are the most insecure on the inside, and they would rather die manipulating others than be brave enough to be honest. They can't even look in the mirror properly. All they see are their shells in the mirror; nothing else.”

Humans Human Nature Wisdom Quotes Observations On Humanity The Pitfalls Of Humanity

Author:C. JoyBell C.

“You really are a chameleon, aren't you? Fitting in wherever you go. "Aren't we all?" she said...”

Human Nature Chameleon Fitting In

Book:The Witch of Belladonna Bay

Source: The Witch of Belladonna Bay

“Men are by nature wanderers...Every people has moved from somewhere, and had to learn the ways of the land from the people who were there before.”

Land Mankind Human Nature Wanderers

Book:The Forest House

Source: The Forest House

“Oamenii comunica intre ei prin semne conventionale si astfel si-au facut iluzia desarta ca se si inteleg. In realitate fiecare atribuie celorlalti ceea ce simte dinsul si atata tot. Legaturi directe omul numai cu Dumnezeu poate sa aiba de la care a si dobandit constiinta existentei. Tragediile ca si bucuriile cele mai mari omul le traieste intotdeauna in deplina singuratate si de aceea, cand isi simte sufletul mai sfisiat, isi simte singuratatea si mai mare.”