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“Being and stability are regarded by our contemporaries as akin to death; they cannot live unless they act, fret, or distract themselves with this or that. Their spirit (provided we can still talk about a spirit in their case) feeds only on sensations and on dynamism, thus becoming the vehicle for the incarnation of darker forces.”

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Julius Evola
Julius Evola

Julius Evola was an Italian philosopher known for his profound studies in traditionalism, aristocracy, and mysticism. His thoughts were deeply influenced by Eastern and Western classical philosophy, particularly focusing on social order and spiritual values. more

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