“Wishing is not acting. But willing is acting.”
Book:Notebooks, 1914-1916
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Notebooks, 1914-1916
This book is a compilation of personal notes, reflections, and thoughts recorded during the period of 1914 to 1916. more
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Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his profound contributions to language, logic, and philosophical methods. His ideas have had a significant impact on the development of analytic philosophy and philosophy of language. more
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