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If you want to conquer conceit, do not desire praise, laurels, nice garments, respect, favor, but like to be blamed and slandered by people.
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov
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Vladimir Aleksandrovich Antonov
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: June 20
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