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Friedrich Durrenmatt, born on January 5, 1921, and died on December 14, 1990, was a Swiss German author. Known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical thinking, he is considered one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. His works spanned various genres, with his plays being particularly celebrated.

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“As the Americans slaughter millions of turkeys every year for the celebration of their deliverance, the Indians, who should be celebrated as saviors, have long been slaughtered. There was even a time when a white man was paid a very decent price for every Indian scalp he could produce.”

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Author:Friedrich Durrenmatt

“The archetype of all humans, their ideal image, is the computer, once it has liberated itself from its creator, man. The computeris the essence of the human being. In the computer, man reaches his completion.”

Men Humans Human Beings Evolution Computer Ideals Essence Creator Liberated Completion Archetype

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“To make the essence of man visible in the exposure is the highest art of photography.”

Men Art Photography Highest Essence Visible Exposure

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“Man is imperfect. The reality he creates is always endangered by man.”

Men Reality Imperfect

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“I am a man, and God is hiding from us humans. We are unable to see Him, we can only search for Him”

Men Humans Hiding

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“The content of physics is the concern of physicists, its effect the concern of all men.”

Men Effects Concern Physics Physicist

Author:Friedrich Durrenmatt

“For people who have no critical acumen, a state is a mythical entity, for those who think critically it is a rational fiction, created by man in order to facilitate human coexistence.”

People Thinking Men Humans States Order Literature Fiction Critical Rational Entity Facilitate Coexistence Coexist Peaceful Coexistence Acumen

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Born: January 5, 1921
Died: December 14, 1990
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Quotes: 84

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