Quote of Paul Valéry - A very dangerous state of mind:...
Biography - Paul Valéry:
French poet, essayist and philosopher.
Born: 1871 - Died: 1945
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1871 - Died: 1945
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
A very dangerous state of mind: thinking one understands.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about danger:
The world is in greater peril from those who tolerate or encourage evil than from those who actually commit it.
Quotes for: to understand
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