“The Leap”.
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—Is it permitted to differ with Kierkegaard?
—Not only permitted but necessary. If you love him.
— Donald Barthelme
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "—Is it permitted to differ with Kierkegaard?
—Not only permitted but necessary. If you love him." in the context of "“The Leap”." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Donald Barthelme" (Quotes, Great Days (1979))
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About Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme (April 7, 1931 – July 23, 1989) was an American author known for his postmodern short stories and novels.
About Donald Barthelme
Donald Barthelme (April 7, 1931 – July 23, 1989) was an American author known for his postmodern short stories and novels.
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