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Religions are like fireflies. They require darkness in order to shine.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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Arthur Schopenhauer
Age: 72 †
Born: 1788
Born: February 22
Died: 1860
Died: September 21
Musicologist
Philosopher
Translator
University Teacher
Writer
Danzig
Order
Religions
Like
Require
Atheist
Shining
Darkness
Fireflies
Religion
Firefly
Spiritual
Agnostic
Science
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