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Carl Schmitt: The Vision of Beauty

This book delves into the philosophical ideas and theories of Carl Schmitt, focusing on his interpretations and discussions of beauty. more

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Carl Schmitt
Carl Schmitt

Carl Schmitt was a German philosopher and political theorist, born on July 11, 1888, and died on April 7, 1985. Known for his profound insights into political concepts and legal philosophy, Schmitt's work, especially 'The Concept of the Political,' has had a significant impact on political theory, legal philosophy, and international relations. more

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“See, see how the sun has moved onward while we talked. Nothing can stop it in its course. Prayers cannot halt the revolving of nature. It is the same with human life. Victory and defeat are one in the vast stream of life. Victory is the beginning of defeat, and who can rest safely in victory? Impermanence is the nature of all things of this world. Even you will find your ill fortunes too will change. It is easy to understand the impatience of the old, whose days are numbered, but why should you young ones fret when the future is yours?”

“I wouldn't say Musashi is ordinary. But he is. That's what's extraordinary about him. He is not content to rely on whatever natural gifts he may have. Knowing he is ordinary, he is constantly trying to improve himself. No one appreciates the agonizing effort he's had to make. Now that his years of training have yielded such spectacular results, everybody's talking about his 'God-given talent.' That's how men who don't try very hard comfort themselves.”