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Quote by Otto Gross

“Do not pass by the oasis without stopping to drink.”

Quote by Otto Gross

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Otto Gross (March 17, 1877 - February 13, 1920) was a German intellectual whose identity and profession remain unclear. His life and achievements are controversial, but his thoughts have had a profound impact on later social theory. more

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