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A knowledge of the forces that rule society, of the causes that have produced its upheavals, and of societys resources f
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"A knowledge of the forces that rule society, of the causes that have produced its upheavals, and of society's resources for promoting healthy progress has become of vital concern to our civilization"

- Wilhelm Dilthey

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Wilhelm Dilthey between November 19, 1833 and October 1, 1911. He/she was a famous Historian from Germany. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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