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“Скажут, какая разница между книгой и газетой, книгой и пластинкой? Разница в том, что газету мы читаем, чтобы забыть, пластинку мы слушаем также, чтобы забыть. В них есть что-то механическое и легкомысленное. Книга читается, чтобы её помнить”

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Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are known for their unique fantasy and philosophical thinking, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

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