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Half-truths & One-and-a-half Truths: Selected Aphorisms

This book compiles a selection of aphorisms that delve into the complexities of truth and its various forms, offering readers a contemplative exploration of the human condition and the ways in which truth can be perceived and manipulated. more

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Karl Kraus
Karl Kraus

Karl Kraus (April 28, 1874 - June 12, 1936) was an Austrian writer and critic, known for his satirical and critical writing style. He was one of the most important Austrian writers of the early 20th century, particularly renowned for his sharp commentary on society, politics, and culture. more

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“We have looked first at man with his vanities and greed and his problems of a day or a year; and then only, and from this biased point of view, we have looked outward at the earth he has inhabited so briefly and at the universe in which our earth is so minute a part. Yet these are the great realities, and against them we see our human problems in a different perspective. Perhaps if we reversed the telescope and looked at man down these long vistas, we should find less time and inclination to plan for our own destruction.”