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“With respect to physical existence, one needs little, and to the degree that one needs less, the more perfect one is.”

Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

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Soren Kierkegaard

Søren Kierkegaard was a 19th-century Danish philosopher known for his existentialist philosophy and profound explorations of religious, ethical, and aesthetic issues. His ideas have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers and literature. more

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