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A giving which gives only its gift, but in the giving holds itself back and withdraws, such a giving we call sending.

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Martin Heidegger
Age: 86 †
Born: 1889
Born: September 26
Died: 1976
Died: May 26
Philosopher
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University Teacher
Meßkirch
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