“The first duty of a man is to think for himself”
Quote by Jose Marti
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Jose Marti
Jose Marti, born on January 28, 1853, and died on May 19, 1895, was a prominent Cuban poet, politician, and educator. His poetry works were characterized by strong nationalistic sentiments and had a profound impact on the Cuban independence movement. more
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