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I am a very simple man. I am a man first, an artist second. My first obligation is to the welfare of my fellow man. I will endeavour to meet this obligation through music, since it transcends language, politics and national boundaries.
Pablo Casals
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Pablo Casals
Age: 96 †
Born: 1876
Born: December 29
Died: 1973
Died: August 14
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