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Slavoj Žižek Quotes: But in a radically atheist universe, you are not only responsible for doing your duty, You are also responsible for deciding what is your duty.
         

But in a radically atheist universe, you are not only responsible for doing your duty, You are also responsible for deciding what is your duty.


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