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“A work of art wastes away and becomes lustreless in surroundings where it has a price but not a value. It radiates only when surrounded by love. It is bound to wilt in a world where the rich have no time and the cultivated no money. But it never harmonizes with borrowed greatness.”

Quote by Ernst Junger

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Ernst Junger
Ernst Junger

German writer born on March 29, 1895, and died on February 17, 1998. Ernst Junger is known for his war literature and philosophical works, with notable works including 'The Tin Drum' and 'The Story of War'. His writings deeply depict the impact of war on individuals and society. more

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