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“Sigue dedicándose a la enseñanza [...] porque así aprende la virtud de la humildad, porque así comprende con toda claridad cuál es su lugar en el mundo. No se le escapa la ironía, a saber, que el que va a enseñar aprende la lección más profunda, mientras que quienes van a aprender no aprenden nada.”

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Book:Disgrace
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Disgrace

Set in post-apartheid South Africa, the story delves into the complexities of a nation grappling with its past and present. The protagonist, a university professor, faces personal and moral challenges that reflect the broader societal issues of the time. more

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