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" From the point of view of art, the butcher and the victim are equal as people. You need to see the people. "

Svetlana Alexievich

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" Flaubert called himself a human pen; I would say that I am a human ear. When I walk down the street and catch words, phrases, and exclamations, I always think - how many novels disappear without a trace! Disappear into darkness. "

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