"One has to take a somewhat bold and dangerous line with this existence: especially as, whatever happens, we are bound to lose it."

Existence, Courage, Risk, Philosophy

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"One has to take a somewhat bold and dangerous line with this existence: especially as, whatever happens, we are bound to lose it."

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