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“This itself may even have stimulated a feeling of self-esteem within him, but, of course, self-esteem itself is nothing but a mold, and what results depends on what mixture is poured into it.”

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Book:The Same Old Story

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The Same Old Story

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Russian realist novelist, born on June 18, 1812, and died on September 27, 1891. Ivan Goncharov is renowned for his delicate psychological portraits and profound insights into the life of Russian society. more

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