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“Every death even the cruelest death drowns in the total indifference of Nature Nature herself would watch unmoved if we destroyed the entire human race I hate Nature this passionless spectator this unbreakable iceberg-face that can bear everything this goads us to greater and greater acts”

Quote by Peter Weiss

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Peter Weiss was a German-born writer known for his profound literary works and his focus on social issues. His works spanned various forms including drama, novels, and poetry, many of which were characterized by their critical and philosophical nature. more

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