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I like to hold a monologue with women. But a dialogue with myself is more stimulating.

Karl Kraus

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Karl Kraus
Age: 62 †
Born: 1874
Born: March 28
Died: 1936
Died: June 12
Essayist
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Jicin
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Women

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