Quote by Joseph Beuys

I wished to go completely outside and to make a symbolic start for my enterprise of regenerating the life of humankind within the body of society and to prepare a positive future in this context.

I wished to go completely outside and to make a symbolic sta

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In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire to step outside of existing societal norms and embark on a transformative journey to rebuild and rejuvenate human existence. They seek to symbolically initiate a movement to create a better future for society as a whole. The emphasis is on taking proactive action to regenerate and improve the collective life of humankind within the context of the existing social structure.

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