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Maxim Gorky, a towering figure in Russian literature, gave voice to the struggles and aspirations of the common people with his powerful works such as "Mother" and "The Lower Depths." A champion of social justice and human dignity, Gorky used his pen to expose the injustices of tsarist Russia and advocate for reform. His legacy as a literary giant and champion of the oppressed endures as a testament to the power of storytelling to effect change.
"You can't do without philosophy, since everything has its hidden meaning which we must know."
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"Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is."
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"Everybody, my friend, everybody lives for something better to come. That's why we want to be considerate of every man - Who knows what's in him, why he was born and what he can do?"
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"What 'jazz' means to me is the worst kind of working conditions, the worst in cultural prejudice. The term 'jazz' has come to mean the abuse and exploitation of black musicians."
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"When one loves somebody everything is clear - where to go, what to do - it all takes care of itself and one doesn't have to ask anybody about anything."
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"There is no one on earth more disgusting and repulsive than he who gives alms. Even as there is no one so miserable as he who accepts them."