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Alfred de Vigny was a French poet born on March 27, 1797, and died on September 17, 1863. His poetry, deeply influenced by Romanticism, is known for its profound emotion and unique style.

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“Every man has seen the wall that limits his mind.”

Men Mind Art Philosophy History Wall Limits Every Man

Author:Alfred de Vigny

“Art ought never to be considered except in its relations with its ideal beauty.”

Art Ought Ideals Relation

Book:Cinq Mars

Source: Cinq Mars

“Of what use were the arts if they were only the reproduction and the imitation of life?”

Ifs Art Use Imitation Reproduction Imitation Of Life

Book:Cinq Mars (Complete)

Source: Cinq Mars (Complete)

“Of late years (perhaps as a result of our political changes) art has borrowed from history more than ever.”

Years Art Political Results Late Borrowed Political Change

Book:Cinq Mars

Source: Cinq Mars

About the Author

Born: March 27, 1797
Died: September 17, 1863
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 53

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