Philosophy is like trying to open a safe with a combination lock: each little adjustment of the dials seems to achieve nothing, only when everything is in place does the door open.
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"Philosophy is like trying to open a safe with a combination lock: each little adjustment of the dials seems to achieve nothing, only when everything is in place does the door open." — Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Philosophy is like trying to open a safe with a combination lock: each little adjustment of the dials seems to achieve nothing, only when everything is in place does the door open. — Ludwig Wittgenstein
About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein was a Philosopher from British (1845–1925).
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This quote is attributed to Ludwig Wittgenstein, a Philosopher from British.
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Ludwig Wittgenstein lived from 1845 – 1925.