The Republic.
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I can die when I wish to: that is my elixir of life.
— Ernest Renan
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I can die when I wish to: that is my elixir of life." in the context of "The Republic." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ernest Renan" (Quotes, Ernest Renan: a Critical Biography (1964): By H. W. Wardman, University of London, Athlone Press, 1964 )
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About Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan (February 28, 1823 – October 12, 1892) was a French philosopher, playwright, historian, and writer.
About Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan (February 28, 1823 – October 12, 1892) was a French philosopher, playwright, historian, and writer.
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