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It's a fact that people who are in a weakened position, whether physically or mentally, have this perception of the outer world as threatening. Everything that is unexpected or unknown is seen as a potential danger.
Michael Haneke
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Michael Haneke
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: March 23
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That is one of the characteristics of fascism, the idea that the state can provide all of the answers for everyone.
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