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“I look at the bird in the cage and see the air, not only the air that is around the bird when it flies, but I see and feel the formative tendency of air in its form. When I do all this, then what lives in the forms becomes enlivened and spiritualized for me.”

Quote by Rudolf Steiner

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Rudolf Steiner was a renowned philosopher, educator, social reformer, and spiritual scientist. Born on February 27, 1861, and died on March 30, 1925, Steiner is known as a pioneer of holistic education and the founder of the Waldorf education system. His ideas and contributions have had a profound impact on the fields of art, architecture, agriculture, and anthropology. more

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