The egotism of wisdom: to burn all that is pettily, painful… - Vilhelm Ekelund

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The egotism of wisdom: to burn all that is pettily, painfully, stupidly selfish in the fire of love of spiritual vision and freedom.

Vilhelm Ekelund

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Vilhelm Ekelund (October 14, 1880 – September 3, 1949) was a Swedish poet and aphorist.

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The egotism of wisdom: to burn all that is pettily, painfully, stupidly selfish in the fire of love of spiritual vision and freedom. - Vilhelm Ekelund

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