By my existence I am nothing more than an empty place, an outline,that is reserved within being in general. Given with it, though, is the duty to fill in this empty place. That is my life.
— Georg Simmel Modern

Sociologist, philosopher

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From 'The Sociology of Georg Simmel'

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c. 1908

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Humorous

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