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When I look at this photo and see his expression, I dont even have to read his words. Its all there. Words are only words, they are an abstraction. I dont trust words anymoore. I need to feel the image to believe.

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Yes, a strong and courageous face...

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He had an opposit opinion of the stalin aftemath. And he was strong enough to speak up💖

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Yes, and because of his courage, Solzhenitsyn decided to seek publication of his truth!

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I read that Boris Pasternak's novel, "Doktor Zhivago" gave Solzhenitsyn the courage to offer his writings for publication...a risk at the time in the Soviet Union.

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Do you do a regular podcast? I think i recall mention of it somewhere but can't for the life of me find anything.

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No. haha. Maybe one day.

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Celia, you have given me the words I needed today.

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I'm so happy to hear that.

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Thanks, good stuff.

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beautifully said, sharing!

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this just MADE MY DAY! i will carry this in my heart today. thank you!

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