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“Such a deep silence surrounds me, that I think I hear moonbeams striking on the windows.”

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Lucian Blaga
Lucian Blaga

Lucian Blaga (May 9, 1895 - May 6, 1961) was a prominent Romanian philosopher of the 20th century. Known for his profound philosophical thoughts and contributions to existentialism and phenomenology, his work has had a significant impact on Romanian and world philosophy. more

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