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“And many a time, towards the end of life, does the genius repent of his choice. "It would be better not to startle the world, but to live at one with it," says Ibsen in his last drama. Genius is a wretched, blind maniac, whose eccentricities are condoned because of what is got from him.”

Quote by Lev Shestov

Book:All Things are Possible

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All Things are Possible

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Lev Shestov (February 13, 1866 - November 19, 1938) was a prominent Russian philosopher of the 20th century, known for his profound contributions to existentialism and religious philosophy. more

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