“We are born into this time and must bravely follow the path to the destined end. There is no other way. Our duty is to hold on to the lost position, without hope, without rescue, like that Roman soldier whose bones were found in front of a door in Pompeii, who, during the eruption of Vesuvius, died at his post because they forgot to relieve him. That is greatness. That is what it means to be a thoroughbred. The honorable end is the one thing that can not be taken from a man.”
Quote by Oswald Spengler
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Routledge Revivals: Man and Technics (1932): A Contribution to a Philosophy of Life
First published in 1932, this book delves into the philosophical implications of human interaction with technology. It examines the impact of technological advancements on society and the individual, offering insights into the evolving nature of human existence. more
Author
Oswald Spengler
Oswald Spengler was a German philosopher and historian, born on May 29, 1880, and died on May 8, 1936. He is best known for his work 'The Decline of the West', which proposed a theory of cultural cycles, suggesting that civilizations and cultures follow a cycle of growth, maturity, and decline. more
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