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Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

“To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself.”

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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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