“Man himself is an enigma in motion; his questions never stay asked; whereas the mold, the footprint, and by natural extension, the statue itself, like the vaults, the arches, the temples with which man records his own passing, remain immobile and fix a moment of man's life, upon which one might endlessly meditate.”
Quote by Emile Chartier
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Emile Chartier
Emile Chartier, a French philosopher born on March 3, 1868, and died on June 2, 1951, is known for his contributions to logic, epistemology, and linguistics. He is an important figure in 20th-century French philosophy. more
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