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“Much melancholy has devolved upon mankind, and it is detestable to me that might will triumph in the end...”

Quote by Karel Capek

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Karel Capek was a renowned Czech writer born on January 9, 1890, and died on December 25, 1938. He is best known for his science fiction novel 'R.U.R. – Rossum's Universal Robots,' which had a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature. more

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“You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.”

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