"The Teutons have been singing the swan song ever since they entered the ranks of history. They have always confounded truth with death"
- Henry Miller
About this Quote
In this quote, Henry Miller is describing the Teutons, a Germanic tribe, and their place in history. He recommends that the Teutons have been "singing the swan song," which is a metaphor for a last farewell or ending. This suggests that the Teutons have been on a down spiral given that they initially appeared in history. Miller goes on to say that the Teutons tend to confuse truth with death, recommending that they might have a fatalistic or nihilistic outlook on life. In general, Miller's words convey a sense of melancholy and pessimism towards the Teutons and their role in history.
This quote is written / told by Henry Miller between December 26, 1891 and June 7, 1980. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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