The only way of knowing a person is to love them without hope. - Walter Benjamin. View more images...

We have long forgotten the ritual by which the house of our life was erected. But when it is under assault and enemy bombs are already taking their toll, what enervated, perverse antiquities do they not lay bare in the foundations. - Walter Benjamin. View more images...

These are days when no one should rely unduly on his competence. Strength lies in improvisation. All the decisive blows are struck left-handed. - Walter Benjamin. View more images...