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Quote by Christoph Martin Wieland

“Stupidity has its sublime as well as genius, and he who carries that quality to absurdity has reached it; which is always a source of amusement to sensible people.”

Quote by Christoph Martin Wieland

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Christoph Martin Wieland
Christoph Martin Wieland

Christoph Martin Wieland was a prominent German poet, born on September 5, 1733, and died on January 20, 1813. His poetry has a significant place in German literary history, known for its beautiful language and profound emotions. more

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