It may be said that modern Europe with teachers who inform it that its realist instincts are beautiful, acts ill and honors what is ill. (Julien Benda)

It may be said that modern Europe with teachers who inform it that its realist instincts are beautiful, acts ill and honors what is ill.

Julien Benda

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