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Without being and remaining oneself, there is no love.
Martin Buber
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Martin Buber
Age: 87 †
Born: 1878
Born: February 8
Died: 1965
Died: June 13
Bible Translator
Educator
Existentialist
Literary Editor
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Philosopher
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Vienna
Austria
Remaining
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Love
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