If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free myself from the anxiety of death and the pettiness of life - and only then will I be free to become myself.
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"If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free myself from the anxiety of death and the pettiness of life - and only then will I be free to become myself." — Martin Heidegger #deathmortality
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If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free myself from the anxiety of death and the pettiness of life - and only then will I be free to become myself. — Martin Heidegger
About Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger was a Philosopher from Weimar Republic (1889–1976).
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Who said "If I take death into my life, acknowledge it, and face it squarely, I will free…"?
This quote is attributed to Martin Heidegger, a Philosopher from Weimar Republic.
When did Martin Heidegger live?
Martin Heidegger lived from 1889 – 1976.
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