Such a caring for death, an awakening that keeps vigil over death, a conscience that looks death in the face, is another name for freedom. (Jacques Derrida)

Such a caring for death, an awakening that keeps vigil over death, a conscience that looks death in the face, is another name for freedom.

Jacques Derrida

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