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“Хорошо, - сказал Чапаев, хитро прищуриваясь, - насчет "кто" мы потом поговорим. А сейчас, друг милый, давай с "где" разберемся. Скажи-ка мне, где эта манда живет? - В моем сознании. - А сознание твое где? - Вот здесь, - сказал я, постучав себя по голове. - А голова твоя где? - На плечах. - А плечи где? - В комнате. - А где комната? - В доме. - А дом? - В России. - А Россия где? - В беде, Василий Иванович. - Ты это брось, - прикрикнул он строго. - Шутить будешь, когда командир прикажет. Говори. - Ну как где. На Земле. Мы чокнулись и выпили. - А Земля где? - Во Вселенной. - А Вселенная где? Я секунду подумал. - Сама в себе. - А где эта сама в себе? - В моем сознании. - Так что же, Петька, выходит, твое сознание - в твоем сознании? - Выходит так.”

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Victor Pelevin
Victor Pelevin

Victor Pelevin is a renowned Russian writer known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical insights. His works often blend reality with fantasy, exploring issues of modern society and the meaning of human existence. more

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