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“We shall not have succeeded in demolishing everything unless we demolish the ruins as well. But the only way I can see of doing that is to use them to put up a lot of fine, well-designed buildings.”

Quote by Alfred Jarry

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Alfred Jarry was a French writer born on September 8, 1873, and died on November 1, 1907. He was an important pioneer of symbolism and surrealism in literature, known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thoughts. more

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