Andrei Sakharov

21 May 1921 - 14 December 1989

Moscow, Russia

"Looking back on my life, I see not only actions which are a source of pride, but others which were false, cowardly, shameful, foolish, ill advised, or inspired by subconscious impulses, it's better not to dwell on. I don't want to linger on my failings - not out of any concern for my reputation, ... I believe that no one really learns from other peoples mistakes. It's enough to learn from your own mistakes and emulate the virtues of others."

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