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“I also believe that few people remain completely untouched by the thought that instead of the life they lead there might also be another, where all actions proceed from a very personal state of excitement. Where actions have meanings, not just causes. And where a person, to use a trivial word, is happy, and not just nervously tormenting himself.”

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Book:Precision and Soul: Essays and Addresses
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Precision and Soul: Essays and Addresses

This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays and speeches that delve into the nuanced relationship between the meticulous and the emotional aspects of human experience. more

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Robert Musil
Robert Musil

Robert Musil, born on November 6, 1880, and died on April 15, 1942, was one of the greatest German novelists of the 20th century. He is renowned for his profound psychological portrayals and philosophical reflections in his works. more

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