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Friedrich Durrenmatt
Friedrich Durrenmatt

Friedrich Durrenmatt, born on January 5, 1921, and died on December 14, 1990, was a Swiss German author. Known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical thinking, he is considered one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. His works spanned various genres, with his plays being particularly celebrated. more

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“God left the world unfinished for man to work his skill upon. He left the electricity in the cloud, the oil in the earth. He left the rivers unbridged and the forests unfelled and the cities unbuilt. God gives to man the challenge of raw materials, not the ease of finished things. He leaves the pictures unpainted and the music unsung and the problems unsolved, that man might know the joys and glories of creation.”

“Just as the pioneers made the desert blossom as a rose, so too our lives and families will blossom if we follow their example and embrace their traditions. Yes, pioneer faith is needed as much in the world today as in any period of time. Once again, we need to know that heritage. We need to teach it, we need to be proud of it, and we need to preserve it.”