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“Before the age of adulteration it was held that behind each work there stood some conception of its perfect execution. It was this that gave zest to labor and served to measure the degree of success.”

Quote by Richard M. Weaver

Work

Ideas Have Consequences

This book delves into the profound influence that ideas have on shaping societies and cultural norms over time. more

Author

Richard M. Weaver
Richard M. Weaver

Richard M. Weaver was an influential American philosopher, born on March 3, 1910, and died on April 1, 1963. He is known for his profound insights into language, culture, and political philosophy, particularly for his work 'The Language of Art', which explored the nature of language and its relationship to reality. more

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