From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned.
Nationality: German Type: Philosopher Born: April 22, 1724 Death: February 12, 1804 |
I have often said that just as the French revolution, for instance, understood itself through antiquity, I think our time can be understood through the French revolution. It is quite a natural process to use other times to understand your own time.