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“Kindness. The only possible method when dealing with a living creature. You'll get nowhere with an animal if you use terror, no matter what its level of development may be. That I have maintained, do maintain and always will maintain. People who think you can use terror are quite wrong. No, no, terror is useless, whatever its colour – white, red or even brown! Terror completely paralyses the nervous system.”

Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov

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The Heart of a Dog

A profound and thought-provoking narrative that delves into the emotional bond between humans and their pets, particularly dogs, offering a unique perspective on the human condition and the nature of companionship. more

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Mikhail Bulgakov
Mikhail Bulgakov

Mikhail Bulgakov was a Russian writer born on May 15, 1891, and died on March 10, 1940. Known for his unique humor and profound satire, his works include 'The Master and Margarita'. more

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