War is a condition of progress; the whip-cut that prevents a country from going to sleep and forces satisfied mediocrity to shake off its apathy.
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O L-rd, if there is a L-rd, save my soul, if I have a soul.
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Birth: | 28th February, 1823 |
Death: | 2nd October, 1892 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Historian, Philosopher, Writer |
Joseph Ernest Renan was born in Tréguier, Brittany, France. He was a French philosopher, historian, and writer. He is best known for his influential historical works on early Christianity, and his political theories, especially concerning nationalism and national identity. He wrote several books include: What is a Nation?, The life of Jesus, history of the origins of Christianity, Renan's life of Jesus, The future of science, Christ in Art, and The apostles.
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