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“Cigars must be smoked one at a time, peaceably, with all the leisure in the world. Cigarettes are of the instant, Cigars are for eternity.”

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Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Guillermo Cabrera Infante

Guillermo Cabrera Infante was a Cuban novelist known for his unique narrative style and political activism. Born on April 22, 1929, in Havana, Cuba, he was a prominent figure in Latin American literature. His works often reflected his deep commitment to social justice and his critical view of the Cuban Revolution. more

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