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Peretz Smolenskin

Jewish writer and publicist (1842-1885).

Born February 25th, 1842 in Monastyrshchina.

Died February 1st, 1885 at 42 years old in Merano.

Occupations
journalist, writer
Wikipedia

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