“This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.”
Quote by Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, was an outstanding composer whose works had a profound impact on classical and romantic music, regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music. more
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