Consciousness Quote by Susanne Katherina Langer

“value exists only where there is consciousness. Where nothing ever is felt, nothing matters.” quote by Susanne Katherina Langer — Download Open image

“value exists only where there is consciousness. Where nothing ever is felt, nothing matters.”

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