“There are ... two kinds of people in this world, those who long to be understood and those who long to be misunderstood. It is the irony of life that neither is gratified.”
Quote by Carl Van Vechten
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Carl Van Vechten
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer, photographer, and art critic, known for his contributions to modernist literature and art, particularly for his work on African American literature and culture. Born on June 17, 1880, he passed away on December 21, 1964. more
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