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“Herein lies the supreme wisdom, human and divine; and the task of philosophy consists in teaching men to submit joyously to Necessity which hears nothing and is indifferent to all.”

Book:Athens and Jerusalem

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Athens and Jerusalem

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Lev Shestov

Lev Shestov (February 13, 1866 - November 19, 1938) was a prominent Russian philosopher of the 20th century, known for his profound contributions to existentialism and religious philosophy. more

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Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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