Quote by Hermann Broch

The world has always gone through periods of madness so as to advance a bit on the road to reason.

The world has always gone through periods of madness so as t

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, the world has experienced phases of irrationality and madness. However, these periods are seen as necessary for progress and the attainment of rationality. It implies that going through moments of chaos and madness pushes humanity towards a more reasonable state of being. The quote recognizes that to achieve growth and development, society must often confront and overcome periods of instability or irrational behavior.

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By Hermann Broch

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