Philosophy takes it upon itself to throw off the fear of things earthly, to rob death of its poisonous sting. (Franz Rosenzweig)

Philosophy takes it upon itself to throw off the fear of things earthly, to rob death of its poisonous sting.

Franz Rosenzweig

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