Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Quote link. Other quotes about: world: "Reason is the substance of the universe. The design of the world is absolutely rational."
Quote link. Other quotes about: history first men need belief: "The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their needs, their passions, their characters and talents and impresses us with the belief that such needs, passions and interests are the sole spring of actions."
Quote link. Other quotes about: history: "We learn from history that we do not learn from history."
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