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The tapestry of history that seems so full of tragedy when viewed

The tapestry of history that seems so full of tragedy when viewed from the front has countless comic scenes woven into its reverse side. In truth, tragedy and comedy are the twin masks of history Рits mass appeal. РJos̩ Ortega y Gasset, Historical Reason

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