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“No radical change on the plane of history is possible without crime.”

Quote by Hermann Graf Keyserling

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Hermann Graf Keyserling

Hermann Graf Keyserling was a German philosopher known for his extensive interests in philosophy, literature, and art. His thoughts were deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy and mysticism, and he had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy and culture. more

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