“The destructive character lives from the feeling, not that life is worth living, but that suicide is not worth the trouble.”
Book:Gesammelte Schriften
Quote by Walter Benjamin
Work
Gesammelte Schriften
This book is a compilation of various essays, letters, and other written works, showcasing the author's intellectual depth and versatility across different subjects. more
Author
Walter Benjamin
Walter Benjamin, born on July 15, 1892, and died on September 26, 1940, was a prominent German literary critic whose works profoundly influenced 20th-century literary criticism and cultural theory. more
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