Aleksei Losev

Russian philosopher and philologist (1893-1988).

Born September 22nd, 1893 in Novocherkassk.

Died May 24th, 1988 at 94 years old in Moscow.

Occupations
classical philologist, classical scholar, historian, music educator, philosopher, translator, writer
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson