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“I do not understand! I understand nothing! I cannot understand nor do I want to understand! I want to believe! To Believe!”

Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre

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Jean-Paul Sartre

Jean-Paul Sartre was a French philosopher, writer, and playwright, born on June 21, 1905, and died on April 15, 1980. He is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his existentialist philosophy. Sartre's works spanned across philosophy, literature, and drama, and had a profound impact on later generations. more

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