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Quote by Theodor Adorno
He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than

He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private interest. – Theodor Adorno

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Not only is the self entwined in society it owes society its existence in the most literal sense. – Theodor Adorno

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Our people have become as processed as our food. – Terri Guillemets

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