No, I don't admire the genius. But I admire and love the result of the genius's activity in the world, of which the great man is only the poor necessary tool, only, so to speak, the paltry awl to bore with.
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About Knut Hamsun, Mysteries
Knut Hamsun, Mysteries.
Themes
- Leadership — Guiding others with vision, integrity, and purpose
- Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power