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Captivating The Spirit Of The Age Is A Matter Of Great Talent; Being Swept Away By It Characterizes An Average Mind. The Two Are As Different From One Another As Activity And Passivity.

-Franz Grillparzer

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Captivating The Spirit Of The Age Is

Franz Grillparzer

Captivating The Spirit Of The Age Is A Matter Of Great Talent; Being Swept Away By It Characterizes An Average Mind. The Two Are As Different From One Another As Activity And Passivity.

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