Like ultraviolet rays memory shows to each man in the book of life a script that invisibly and … - Walter Benjamin

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There's nothing nonsensical about saying that what would evolve if Darwinian selection has its head is something that you don't want to happen. And I could easily imagine trying to go against Darwinism.

Walter Benjamin

Like ultraviolet rays memory shows to each man in the book of life a script that invisibly and prophetically glosses the text.

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The more circumspectly you delay writing down an idea, the more maturely developed it will be on surrendering itself.

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The destructive character lives from the feeling, not that life is worth living, but that suicide is not worth the trouble.

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The experience of our generation: that capitalism will not die a natural death.

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These are days when no one should rely unduly on his competence. Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows are struck left-handed.

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Taking food alone tends to make one hard and coarse. Those accustomed to it must lead a Spartan life if they are not to go downhill. Hermits have observed, if for only this reason, a frugal diet. For it is only in company that eating is done justice; food must be divided and distributed if it is to be well received.

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