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The closer the look one takes at a word, the greater distance from which it looks back.
Karl Kraus
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"The closer the look one takes at a word, the greater distance from which it looks back."
— Karl Kraus

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The closer the look one takes at a word, the greater distance from which it looks back. — Karl Kraus

About Karl Kraus

Karl Kraus was a Writer from Austria (1874–1936).

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Who said "The closer the look one takes at a word, the greater distance from which it loo…"?
This quote is attributed to Karl Kraus, a Writer from Austria.
When did Karl Kraus live?
Karl Kraus lived from 1874 – 1936.