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Quote by Eugenio Montale

“The real history, the one that counts and is not to be found in books, is precisely this one, the one made by simple men; and it is the only one that rules the world.”

Quote by Eugenio Montale

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Eugenio Montale
Eugenio Montale

Italian poet renowned for his profound poetic style and exquisite use of language. Montale's poetry often delves into themes of loneliness, the passage of time, and the meaning of human existence. more

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