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“Intellectual despair results in neither weakness nor dreams, but in violence. It is only a matter of knowing how to give vent to one's rage; whether one only wants to wander like madmen around prisons, or whether one wants to overturn them.”

Quote by Georges Bataille

Book:Visions of Excess: Selected Writings, 1927-1939

Work

Visions of Excess: Selected Writings, 1927-1939

This book is a compilation of various literary works, including poetry, essays, and other prose, from the specified time frame. more

Author

Georges Bataille

French author and philosopher, born on September 10, 1897, and died on July 9, 1962. Bataille is known for his unique literary style and philosophical thinking, with works spanning various forms including novels, essays, and critiques. more

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