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“Civilization is nothing else but the attempt to reduce force to being the last resort.”

Quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Jose Ortega y Gasset

Jose Ortega y Gasset was a Spanish philosopher born on May 9, 1883, and died on October 18, 1955. He is known for his work in the philosophy of knowledge and culture, and for his analysis of the nature of man and society. more

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