“People first feel things without noticing them, then notice them with inner distress and disturbance, and finally reflect on them with a clear mind.”
Quote by Giambattista Vico
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Giambattista Vico
Giambattista Vico was an Italian philosopher, historian, and literary theorist, born on June 23, 1668, and died on January 21, 1744. His philosophical ideas have had a profound impact on later generations, particularly in the fields of historical philosophy and literary theory. more
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