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"We say that someone occupies an official position, whereas it is the official position that occupies him" — Georg Christoph Lichtenberg — Quotes for Free

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A quote by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg.

We say that someone occupies an official position, whereas it is the official position that occupies him

Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

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