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“It is in fact a part of the function of education to help us escape, not from our own time - for we are bound by that - but from the intellectual and emotional limitations of our time.”

Quote by T. S. Eliot

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T. S. Eliot, a British playwright and poet, was born on September 26, 1888, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and died on January 4, 1965, in London, England. His works are known for their profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic style, making him one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. more

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