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“Doar ca astazi nu cred ca sentimentele nobile si chestiile de felul asta sunt lucrul cel mai important in viata. Cu siguranta ca nu. Sentimentele sunt doar un foc pe o miriste: arde o clipa, si apoi nu ramane altceva decat funingine si cenusa. Stii care e lucrul principal - lucrul pe care o femeie ar trebui sa-l caute la barbatul ei? Ar trebui sa caute o calitate care nu e deloc excitanta, dar e mai rara decat aurul: buna-cuviinta. Si poate si bunatatea. Astazi, e bine sa afli asta, eu pun buna-cuviinta mai presus de bunatate. Buna-cuviinta e painea, bunatatea e untul. Sau mierea.”

Quote by Amos Oz

Work

A Tale of Love and Darkness

This work is a memoir that intertwines the author's personal story with the broader historical context of the 20th century, focusing on love, loss, and the complexities of human existence. more

Author

Amos Oz
Amos Oz

Amos Oz, born on May 4, 1939, is a renowned Israeli writer. His works are known for their profound insights into human nature and unique narrative style. He has won numerous literary awards, including the Israel Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature. more

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