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Self-Portrait in Words: Collected Writings and Statements, 1903-1950

This collection brings together a variety of the author's works, offering insight into their thoughts and experiences over nearly half a century. more

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Max Beckmann
Max Beckmann

German Expressionist painter and printmaker, known for his unique style and profound themes. Beckmann's works often contain symbolic elements, reflecting his deep thoughts on human existence. more

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“Error is not just acceptable, it is necessary for the continuation of life, provided it is not too great. A large error is a catastrophe, a small error is essential for enhancing existence. Without error, there is no movement. Death follows.”

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“Why are there organized beings? Why is there something rather than nothing? Here again, I fully understand a scientist who refuses to ask it. He is welcome to tell me that the question does not make sense. Scientifically speaking, it does not. Metaphysically speaking, however, it does. Science can account for many things in the world; it may some day account for all that which the world of phenomena actually is. But why anything at all is, or exists, science knows not, precisely because it cannot even ask the question.”

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