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“Hij las alles, van a tot z. De inkt was verbleekt. Met moeite onderscheidde hij de vage lijnen der letters. De blinde die hij had gezien op straat, kwam hem in gedachten. En hijzelf speelde met zijn ogen alsof ze tot in eeuwigheid geopend zouden blijven! In plaats van hun werktijd te beperken, breidde hij die lichtzinnigheid van maand tot maand uit. Ieder papier dat hij weglegde, kostte zijn ogen een hoeveelheid kijkkracht. Honden leven maar kort en honden lezen niet, daardoor zijn ze in staat blinden met hun ogen te helpen. Iemand die het licht van zijn ogen verspilt, is een waardige metgezel van het dier dat hem leidt.”

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Het martyrium

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Elias Canetti

Elias Canetti, born on July 25, 1905 and died on August 14, 1994, was a renowned novelist from Bulgaria. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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