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“As far as pleasures, you've got to have limits. You shouldn't have too much of good things, so you'll always have a desire for more and you won't get bored.”

Quote by Compay Segundo

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Compay Segundo, born José Antonio Méndez, was a Cuban singer, composer, and musician. He was born on November 18, 1907, and passed away on July 13, 2003. Known for his unique musical style and contributions to Cuban music, particularly to the genre of rumba, Compay Segundo has left a lasting impact on the world of Latin music. more

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