“It is not children only that one feeds with fairy tales.”
Quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing was a prominent German writer and philosopher, known for his contributions to the Enlightenment. He is celebrated for his plays, poetry, and literary criticism, which often explored moral and philosophical themes. more
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