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"You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end"
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Karel Capek
between January 9, 1890 and December 25, 1938. He/she was a famous
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