Also known as Stanisław Lec, Stanislaw Jerzy Lec, Stanislaw Lec
Polish writer (1909–1966)
Stanisław Jerzy Lec was a Polish writer best known for his short, witty observations and aphorisms that offered sharp social and political commentary. His clever one-liners and satirical writing made him an important voice in 20th-century Polish literature, particularly in critiquing the authoritarian regimes of his time.
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Stanisław Jerzy Lec Stanisław Jerzy Lec ( Polish pronunciation: [staˈɲiswaf ˈjɛʐɨ lɛts]; 6 March 1909 – 7 May 1966), born Baron Stanisław Jerzy de Tusch-Letz, was a Polish aphorist and poet. Often mentioned among the greatest writers of post-war Poland, he was one of the most influential aphorists of the 20th century, known for lyric poetry and ironic philosophical-moral aphorisms, often with a political subtext.
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