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“I still believe in abstraction, but now I know that one ends with abstraction, not starts with it”

Quote by Alexander Stepanov

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Alexander Stepanov

Alexander Stepanov, born on November 16, 1950, is a Russian author known for his profound psychological insights and critical analysis of social realities. more

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