“And why is it, thought Lara, that my fate is to see everything and take it all so much to heart?”
Quote by Boris Pasternak
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Boris Pasternak
Russian poet, writer, and translator. Boris Pasternak is renowned for his profound psychological insight and beautiful poetic language. His works widely cover themes such as love, humanity, morality, and philosophy, and have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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