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The title of the book has been the subject of some discussion. ‘Die fröhliche Wissenschaft’ has been variously translated as ‘The Joyful Wisdom’ (by Thomas Common), ‘The Gay Science’ (by Walter Kaufmann), ‘The Joyous Science’ (by Laurence
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“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.”
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“If everyone fought for their own convictions there would be no war.”
― War and Peace
― War and Peace
“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”
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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
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Political Philosophy and Ethics
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Study and discussion of the important questions of ethical and political philosophy from Confucius and Socrates to the present. Rules (see also the ...more
Ranas’s 2025 Year in Books
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