Quote by Theodor Adorno

"Enlightenment has always aimed at liberating human beings from fear and establishing their sovereignty, yet the fully enlightened earth radiates disaster triumphant."

Theodor Adorno Philosophy
Philosopher, Social Critic German 1903–1969

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