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Quote by Werner Herzog

“May I propose a Herzog dictum? Those who read own the world, and those who watch television lose it.”

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German film director known for his unique style and profound thematic explorations. His notable works include 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Wings of Desire'. more

“So many indigenous people have said to me that the fundamental difference between Western and indigenous ways of being is that even the most open-minded westerners generally view listening to the natural world as a metaphor, as opposed to the way the world really is. Trees and rocks and rivers really do have things to say to us.”

People World Way Said Natural Differences Views Tree Rocks Listening Rivers Fundamentals Western Metaphor Indigenous Natural World Open Minded Indigenous People Westerners

Book:What We Leave Behind

Source: What We Leave Behind

“Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?”

Men Country Ability

Book:The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799

Source: The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799

“At one and the same time, therefore, society is everything and society is nothing. Society is the most powerful concoction in the world and society has no existence whatsoever”

World Powerful Existence Most Powerful

Book:Orlando: A Biography

Source: Orlando: A Biography

Quote by Werner Herzog

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