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Octavio Paz
Mexican writer, poet an diplomat (1914–1998).
Born March 31st, 1914 in Mexico City.
Died April 20th, 1998 at 84 years old in Mexico City.
Occupations
diplomat, essayist, lyricist, philosopher, poet, politician, 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