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They don't ask much of you. They only want you to hate the things you love and to love the things you despise.
Boris Pasternak
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"They don't ask much of you. They only want you to hate the things you love and to love the things you despise."
— Boris Pasternak

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They don't ask much of you. They only want you to hate the things you love and to love the things you despise. — Boris Pasternak

About Boris Pasternak

Boris Pasternak was a Novelist from Russian Empire (1890–1960).

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Who said "They don't ask much of you. They only want you to hate the things you love and…"?
This quote is attributed to Boris Pasternak, a Novelist from Russian Empire.
When did Boris Pasternak live?
Boris Pasternak lived from 1890 – 1960.