“What each individual wills is obstructed by everyone else, and what emerges is something that no one willed.”
Book:On Religion
Quote by Friedrich Engels
Work
On Religion
This book delves into the origins, development, and significance of religion, examining its impact on societies and individuals. It covers a wide range of religious traditions, including major world religions, and analyzes the role of religion in shaping cultural, ethical, and political values. more
Author
Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, politician, economist, and revolutionary, co-founder of communist theory with Karl Marx. He was born on November 28, 1820, and died on August 5, 1895. more
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