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“You know, Chavez, what Kaiser Wilhelm said after he had caused the death of millions? He said: ’Ich habe das nicht gewollt.’ I didn’t want THIS to happen. A worthy epitaph for mankind.”

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Book:The Gasp
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The Gasp

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Romain Gary
Romain Gary

Romain Gary, born on May 21, 1914, in Lithuania, and died on December 2, 1980, in France, was a distinguished diplomat and a versatile writer. He is renowned for his successful diplomatic career and literary achievements. more

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