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I believe that to succeed in any sphere of human activity, it is not enough to have the dispositions. Even if we are very talented, if we are not supported by those who are able to recognize and encourage a talent, success is impossible p. 99

Alexander Zinoviev

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Aleksandr Zinovyev (29 September 1922 – 10 May 2006) was a Russian philosopher, sociologist and writer

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Native Name: Александр Александрович Зиновьев

Alternative Names: Alexander Alexandrovich Zinoviev

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