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A fact is like a sack which won't stand up if it's empty. In order that it may stand up, one has to put into it the reason and sentiment which caused it to exist.

Luigi Pirandello

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Luigi Pirandello
Age: 69 †
Born: 1867
Born: June 28
Died: 1936
Died: December 10
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Luwiji Pirandélo
Luidzhi Pirandello
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