"The transformation of the impossible into reality is always the mark of a demonic will. The only way to recognize a military genius is by the fact that, during the war, he will mock the rules of warfare and will employ creative improvisation instead of tested methods and he will do so at the right moment."

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Source: Interview with Zoe Kors, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

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Stefan Zweig

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Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer known for his psychological insight and exploration of human emotions, particularly in works like 'The World of Yesterday.'

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