Quote by Walter Benjamin
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All religions have honored the beggar. For he proves that in a matter at the same time as prosaic and holy, banal and regenerative as the giving of alms, intellect and morality, consistency and principles are miserably inadequate. – Walter Benjamin

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The construction of life is at present in the power of facts far more than convictions. – Walter Benjamin

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These are days when no one should rely unduly on his competence. Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows are struck left-handed. – Walter Benjamin

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Living substance conquers the frenzy of destruction only in the ecstasy of procreation. – Walter Benjamin

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It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 – Bible

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From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. – Arthur Ashe

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Getters dont get — givers get. – Eugene Benge

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Gifts must affect the receiver to the point of shock. – Walter Benjamin

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