The worst have lost their fear and the best have lost their hope.

Hannah Arendt

The Origins of Totalinarianism

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Topic

Decline of civilization Hopelessness and despair Disillusionment Hope

Author

Hannah Arendt

Source

The Origins of Totalinarianism

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

Germany Europe

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Citation

Arendt, Hannah. The Origins of Totalitarianism. Schocken Books, 1951, pt. 3, ch. 12, sec. 3.

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Purpose of art Limits of language

Author

Edward Hopper
Source
Time
Medium
Magazine
Language
English
Time
1956 1950s 20th century
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Citation

Hopper, Edward. "Art: The Silent Witness.” Time Magazine, 24 Dec. 1956.