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The recent past always presents itself as if destroyed by catastrophes.
Theodor W. Adorno
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Theodor W. Adorno was a Philosopher from United States (1903–1969).

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Who said "The recent past always presents itself as if destroyed by catastrophes."?
This quote is attributed to Theodor W. Adorno, a Philosopher from United States.
When did Theodor W. Adorno live?
Theodor W. Adorno lived from 1903 – 1969.