“Now, because men of our contemporary age are caught up in the ascetic view of a life-denying religious system, but in spite of this cannot deny the primal laws of nature, a distorted morality had to be developed, which spreads hypocritical appearances over hidden actions. This has brought to a head all those outward forms of modern life, whose vacuousness and corruption are now beginning to disgust us.”
Quote by Guido von List
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Guido von List
Guido von List, a German poet, was born on October 5, 1848, and died on May 17, 1919. His poetry was deeply influenced by Romanticism, known for its unique style and profound emotional expression. more
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