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“The opposite of creativity is cynicism”

Quote by Esa Saarinen

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Esa Saarinen is a Finnish philosopher born on July 27, 1953. His research focuses on phenomenology and existentialism, which have had a profound impact on the Finnish philosophical community. more

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