“Genius is simple. The combination of simplicity with genius was - this is recognized by all - the main feature in Ilyich’s personality. At first glance, he didn’t stand out as if he was anything special, and wasn’t striking in appearance. But there are such deep wells in which stars are visible even during the day. That was Ilyich. His appearance was imprinted with flashing blue lights in the corners of his eyes. It was as if fires were born from within in the fiery furnace of the heart, sparks were struck from the depths...”