It must inquire not merely about the circumstances of the time in general, but in particular about the writer's position with regard to these things, the interests and motives, the leading ideas of his literary activity.
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Nationality: German Type: Theologian Born: June 21, 1792 Death: December 2, 1860 |
“Listeners will wonder what an Englishman is doing on the German radio tonight. You can imagine that before taking this step I hoped that someone better qualified than me would come forward.”
“Ignorance is never out of style. It was in fashion yesterday, it is the rage today and it will set the pace tomorrow.”