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“But aesthetics is not religion, and the origins of religion lie somewhere completely different. They lie anyway, these roses smell too sweet and the deep roar of the breaking waves is too splendid, to do justice to such weighty matters now.”

Quote by Rudolf Otto

Book:Autobiographical and Social Essays

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Autobiographical and Social Essays

This book encompasses a variety of essays that delve into the author's personal experiences and observations on social issues. more

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Rudolf Otto, a German philosopher born on September 25, 1869, and died on March 6, 1937. He is known for his work in the field of religious philosophy, particularly for his profound analysis of the nature of religious experience. more

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