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“Each of us promenades his thought, like a monkey on a leash. When you read, you always have to such monkeys: your own and one belonging to someone else. Or, even worse, a monkey and a hyena. Now, consider what you will feed them. For a hyena does not eat the same things as a monkey...”

Quote by Milorad Pavić

Book:Dictionary of the Khazars
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Dictionary of the Khazars

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Milorad Pavić

Milorad Pavić was a Serbian novelist born on October 15, 1929, and passed away on November 30, 2009. He is renowned for his unique narrative techniques and rich cultural connotations, with works such as 'The Dictionary of the Khazars' being representative. more

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