A modern civilization is only possible when it is accepted that singular beings exist and express themselves freely.
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For me, poetry is a situation - a state of being, a way of facing life and facing history.Tahar Ben Jelloun
Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.
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It is impossible to disregard such an important medium as television. We should know how to use it, learn to work in it and express new values in it.
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I read a poem every night, as others read a prayer.
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New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate.
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