“Duša bez tela je isto toliko nečovečna i užasna kao i telo bez duše, a uostalom ono prvo je ređi izuzetak, a drugo je pravilo. Po pravilu, baš telo uzme maha, prigrabi za sebe sav život, svu važnost i osamostali se na najodvratniji način. Čovek koji živi kao bolesnik samo je telo, a to je nešto antičovečansko i unižavajuće, — u najvećem broju slučajeva on nije ništa bolje od leša...«”
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Thomas Mann, born on June 6, 1875, and died on August 12, 1955, was a German novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and rich imagination, his works extensively covered themes such as individual and society, history and reality. His masterpieces include 'Buddenbrooks' and 'The Magic Mountain'. more
“You can see a person's soul in the eyes, they say, but you can also see them in the hands.”
“Was tut die Seele eigentlich, wenn der Körper mit einem anderen Körper verschmilzt?”
“And he said... ...know that my letters shall burn words upon your soul.”
“And he said... ...eyes depict your past, future and the tears that you shed today.”
“And he said... ...smiles will seldom exist outside of one's eyes.”