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“I'm not certain whether I now believe in predestination or not, but that night I firmly believed in it. The proof had been striking, and regardless of the fact that I had ridiculed our forebears and their complacent astrology, I found myself thinking as they did--but I caught myself in time on this dangerous road, and having made it a rule never to reject anything categorically and never to believe in anything blindly, I cast metaphysics aside and began to watch the ground under my feet.”

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Book:A Hero of Our Time
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A Hero of Our Time

This literary work delves into the psyche of its protagonist, a man who embodies the concept of heroism in various guises. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected stories, each highlighting different aspects of the protagonist's character and the societal context in which he lives. The novel is renowned for its exploration of moral ambiguity and the human struggle for self-definition. more

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Mikhail Lermontov
Mikhail Lermontov

A renowned Russian writer, poet, and literary critic. His works are characterized by their profound thoughtfulness and artistic value, and have had a profound impact on Russian literature. more

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“I'm not certain whether I now believe in predestination or not, but that night I firmly believed in it. The proof had been striking, and regardless of the fact that I had ridiculed our forebears and their complacent astrology, I found myself thinking as they did--but I caught myself in time on this dangerous road, and having made it a rule never to reject anything categorically and never to believe in anything blindly, I cast metaphysics aside and began to watch the ground under my feet. Such caution was timely, for I nearly stumbled over something thick and soft but apparently dead.”

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