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“Ma se il senso della realtà esiste, e nessuno può mettere in dubbio che la sua esistenza sia giustificata, allora ci dev'essere anche qualcosa che chiameremo senso della possibilità. Chi lo possiede non dice, ad esempio: qui è accaduto questo o quello, accadrà, deve accadere; ma immagina: qui potrebbe, o dovrebbe accadere la tale o tal altra cosa; e se gli si dichiara che una cosa è com'è, egli pensa: be', probabilmente potrebbe anche esser diverso. Cosicché il senso della possibilità si potrebbe anche definire come la capacità di pensare tutto quello che potrebbe essere, e di non dar maggior importanza a quello che è, che a quello che non è.”

Quote by Robert Musil

Work

the Man Without Qualities

This novel delves into the intricacies of contemporary society, using a character without discernible qualities to reflect on the nature of human existence and the challenges of navigating a complex world. more

Author

Robert Musil
Robert Musil

Robert Musil, born on November 6, 1880, and died on April 15, 1942, was one of the greatest German novelists of the 20th century. He is renowned for his profound psychological portrayals and philosophical reflections in his works. more

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