“A work of art is an exaggeration.”
Quote by Andre Gide
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Andre Gide
Andre Gide was a French author born on November 22, 1869, and died on February 19, 1951. Known for his profound literary works and philosophical explorations of morality, Gide is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century French literature. more
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