“God does not rule the world outwardly by gravitation and chemical affinity, but inwardly in the heart of man: as is your soul, so will the destiny be of the world in which you live and do.”
Quote by Egon Friedell
Work
A Cultural History of the Modern Age Vol. 1: Renaissance and Reformation
A comprehensive examination of the Renaissance and Reformation, highlighting the intellectual, artistic, and social changes that shaped modern Europe. more
Author
Egon Friedell
Egon Friedell, a historian born on January 21, 1878, and died on March 16, 1938. He is renowned for his in-depth research on the history of Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. more
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