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“A wise man will not trust too much those who admire him, even for his wisdom. He knows that an admirer is never truly satisfied until he can substitute pity for his admiration and disdain for his applause. Our admirers are always on the lookout for evidence of our collapse. They find a solace in the fact that our superiority was transitory and that we end as they do—old and useless.”

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Book:A child of the century
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A child of the century

The book presents a deeply personal account of a protagonist who embodies the spiritual and emotional turmoil of a generation coming of age after the fall of Napoleon. It examines themes of romantic idealism, existential despair, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing society. The narrative follows the young man's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery, capturing the broader cultural malaise of the period. The work is often considered a semi-autobiographical exploration of the author's own experiences and the collective sentiment of a generation marked by a sense of lost glory and uncertain future. more

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Ben Hecht
Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht was a renowned American screenwriter, born on February 28, 1894, and died on April 18, 1964. He is known for his profound influence on the Hollywood film industry and for his creation of numerous classic film scripts. more

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