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“Seen politically, systems follow one another, each consuming the previous one. They live on ever-bequeathed and ever-disappointed hope, which never entirely fades. Its spark is all that survives, as it eats its way along the blasting fuse. For this spark, history is merely an occasion, never a goal.”

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Ernst Junger
Ernst Junger

German writer born on March 29, 1895, and died on February 17, 1998. Ernst Junger is known for his war literature and philosophical works, with notable works including 'The Tin Drum' and 'The Story of War'. His writings deeply depict the impact of war on individuals and society. more

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