"In the sphere of thought, absurdity and perversity remain the masters of the world, and their dominion is suspended only for brief periods."

Thought, Absurdity, World

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"In the sphere of thought, absurdity and perversity remain the masters of the world, and their dominion is suspended only for brief periods."

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