Revolution is like the daughters of Pelias: it cuts humanit… - Georg Büchner

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Revolution is like the daughters of Pelias: it cuts humanity to pieces in order to rejuvenate it.

Georg Büchner

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Karl Georg Büchner (17 October 1813 – 19 February 1837) was a German dramatist and writer of prose. He was the brother of physician and philosopher Ludwig Büchner.

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Alternative Names: Karl Georg Büchner • Georg Buchner

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Revolution is like the daughters of Pelias: it cuts humanity to pieces in order to rejuvenate it. - Georg Büchner

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