"Life is so rich, so stimulating, that I would become indifferent if it were otherwise. It is this constant stimulation that calls on me to develop my powers of resistance and to do what is right."

Bernhard Schlink (1944)
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About Bernhard Schlink

Bernhard Schlink is a German author and professor of law. He is best known for his internationally acclaimed novel 'The Reader', which was published in 1995 and later adapted into an award-winning film. Schlink's works often explore complex moral and ethical issues, reflecting his background in legal academia. In addition to his writing, Schlink has had a distinguished career as a legal scholar, specializing in constitutional and administrative law.

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