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I understand you, and i shall not attempt to make you change your mind. i am too old to want to improve the world. i have told you what i think, and that is all. i shall remain your friend even if you act contrary to my convictions, and i shall help you even if i disagree with you.
-Milan Kundera
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I Understand You, And I Shall Not

Milan Kundera
I understand you, and i shall not attempt to make you change your mind. i am too old to want to improve the world. i have told you what i think, and that is all. i shall remain your friend even if you act contrary to my convictions, and i shall help you even if i disagree with you.
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