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For people who have no critical acumen, a state is a mythical entity, for those who think critically it is a rational fiction, created by man in order to facilitate human coexistence.
Friedrich Durrenmatt
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"For people who have no critical acumen, a state is a mythical entity, for those who think critically it is a rational fiction, created by man in order to facilitate human coexistence."
— Friedrich Durrenmatt

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For people who have no critical acumen, a state is a mythical entity, for those who think critically it is a rational fiction, created by man in order to facilitate human coexistence. — Friedrich Durrenmatt

About Friedrich Durrenmatt

Friedrich Durrenmatt was a Author from Switzerland (1921–1990).

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Who said "For people who have no critical acumen, a state is a mythical entity, for those…"?
This quote is attributed to Friedrich Durrenmatt, a Author from Switzerland.
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Friedrich Durrenmatt lived from 1921 – 1990.