"It is one of the chief skills of the philosopher not to occupy himself with questions which do not concern him."

Ludwig Wittgenstein, Austrian Philosopher

Concern, Questions

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"It is one of the chief skills of the philosopher not to occupy himself with questions which do not concern him."

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