“To be what is called happy, one should have (1) something to live on, (2) something to live for, (3) something to die for. The lack of one of these results in drama. The lack of two results in tragedy.”
Quote by Cyprian Norwid
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Cyprian Norwid
Cyprian Kamil Norwid, a prominent Polish poet, was born on September 24, 1821, and died on May 23, 1883. His poetry is characterized by its profound thought and artistic expression, and is regarded as an outstanding representative of Polish Romantic literature. more
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