“I will say this quite plainly, what truly human is -and don't be afraid of this word- love. And I mean it even with everything that burdens love or, i could say it better, responsibility is actually love, as Pascal said: 'without concupiscence' [without lust]... love exists without worrying being loved.”
Quote by Emmanuel Levinas
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Emmanuel Levinas
Emmanuel Levinas, born on January 12, 1906, in Lithuania, and died on December 25, 1995, in France, was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. He is known for his unique ethical philosophy and his explorations of philosophical issues such as existence, time, and the other. more
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