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“So the fool, as distinct from the scoundrel, is completely self- satisfied; in fact, he can easily become dangerous, as it does not take much to make him aggressive. A fool must therefore be treated more cautiously than a scoundrel.”

Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Book:Letters Papers from Prison

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Letters Papers from Prison

This compilation includes letters, essays, and other documents penned by an individual while incarcerated, offering insights into their thoughts, experiences, and reflections on their situation. more

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

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