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“It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.”

Quote by Nikolai Gogol

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Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol was a prominent 19th-century Russian dramatist and novelist. His works are known for their sharp satire and humor, which have had a profound impact on Russian literature. more

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