The intrinsic value of a book does not depend on the importance of its
subject (else the theologians would prevail, and mightily), but on the
manner of approaching the accidental and the insignificant, of mastering
the infinitesimal. The essential has never required the least talent.
-- E.M. Cioran
subject (else the theologians would prevail, and mightily), but on the
manner of approaching the accidental and the insignificant, of mastering
the infinitesimal. The essential has never required the least talent.
-- E.M. Cioran
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