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Quote by Georg Simmel
In the latter case life rests upon a thousand presuppositions whic

In the latter case life rests upon a thousand presuppositions which the individual can never trace back to their origins, and verify but which he must accept upon faith and belief. – Georg Simmel

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Every relationship between two individuals or two groups will be characterized by the ratio of secrecy that is involved in it. – Georg Simmel

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For, to be a stranger is naturally a very positive relation it is a specific form of interaction. – Georg Simmel

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Judging from the ugly and repugnant things that are sometimes in vogue, it would seem as though fashion were desirous of exhibiting its power by getting us to adopt the most atrocious things for its sake alone. – Georg Simmel

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If there was no faith there would be no living in this world. We couldn’t even eat hash with safety. – Josh Billings, His Complete Works, 1888

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We are stronger because we recognize that government isnt the sole answer to the most important questions, and we welcome community and faith based organizations as partners to serve the needs of Florida families. – Jeb Bush

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I am a bit of a hopeless romantic. I really do have a faith and a belief in love, and when I love, I love hard. – Melanie Fiona

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To study history means submitting to chaos and nevertheless retaining faith in order and meaning. – Hermann Hesse

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