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Peter Wessel Zapffe on Children

1899–1990 Norway

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In accordance with my conception of life, I have chosen not to bring children into the world. A coin is examined, and only after careful deliberation, given to a beggar, whereas a child is flung out into the cosmic brutality without hesitation.

The Humorous Pessimist (1990)

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