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“The masters and grandmasters can be divided into three groups - the inveterate time trouble merchants, those who sometimes get into trouble, and those for whom the phenomenon is a very rare occurence.”

Quote by Alexander Kotov

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Alexander Kotov

Alexander Kotov (August 12, 1913 - January 8, 1981) was a Russian author whose works spanned various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. more

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