Quote by Alexander Herzen

No one is to blame. It is neither their fault nor ours. It is the misfortune of being born when a whole world is dying.

No one is to blame. It is neither their fault nor ours. It i

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This quote reflects the existential realization that no individual or group can be held responsible for the deteriorating state of the world. It highlights that the circumstances of being born into a world on the brink of destruction are not the fault of anyone, but rather of chance or fate. It conveys a sense of helplessness and acceptance, acknowledging that the collective misfortune lies in the inevitability of existing in a dying world.

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