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“Every relationship between two individuals or two groups will be characterized by the ratio of secrecy that is involved in it.”

Quote by Georg Simmel

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German philosopher and sociologist, born on March 1, 1858, and died on September 28, 1918. Georg Simmel is renowned for his significant contributions to sociological theory, particularly in the areas of social structure, social interaction, and urban life. more

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