Andrei Platonov
1899 - 1951
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Biography
Andrei Platonov (1899-1951) was a Soviet writer known for his innovative prose style and profound philosophical reflections on the Soviet project and human condition. Born in a small village in Russia, he worked as a land surveyor and railway clerk before becoming a full-time writer. Platonov's works often dealt with the challenges of industrialization, collectivization, and the impact of political ideology on society. Despite initial recognition, his writing faced censorship and criticism by Soviet authorities. He struggled with poverty and illness, dying in relative obscurity.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Man must eliminate from himself more defects and hesitations than his bald skull would bear and yet, to believe and to live are one.
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Neither in body nor in soul shall we find room to hide ourselves, and yet we shall be saved miraculously.
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Man is afraid of the things that make him human.
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Until we understand the earth as a single organism, we will not understand the meaning of life on the earth.
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Man can live with the heart; they say he can’t live with the brain, but I see no sense in separating them.