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“Anything that we can destroy, but are unable to make is, in a sense, sacred, and all our 'explanations' of it do not explain anything.”

Quote by E. F. Schumacher

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E. F. Schumacher

E. F. Schumacher was an outstanding statistician known for his contributions to economics and sustainable development research. He was born on August 16, 1911, and passed away on September 4, 1977. more

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