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“I never enquire into the origin of things, all Origin is a fallacy (in this I follow Nietzsche: origin is a very contested Cartesian illusion of reliability). Everything reaches us filtered through culture.”

Quote by Agustin Fernandez Mallo

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Agustin Fernandez Mallo

Agustin Fernandez Mallo is a renowned Spanish writer born in 1967. His works are known for their unique literary style and profound insights into the reality of the world. more

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