I saw the Emperor - that world-soul - ride through the town to reconnoitre. It is indeed a strange feeling to see such a person, who here, from a single point, sitting on his horse, reaches over and masters the world!
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Any philosopher who uses the word 'and' too often cannot be a good philosopher.
Permalink to quote #53 It is remarkable when a nation loses its Metaphysics, when the Spirit which contemplates its own Pure Essence is no longer a present reality in the life of a n…
Permalink to quote #55 This final aim is God's purpose with the world; but God is the absolutely perfect Being, and can, therefore, will nothing but himself.
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