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“You'll never know why you exist, but you'll always allow yourselves to be easily persuaded to take life seriously.”

Quote by Tristan Tzara

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Tristan Tzara
Tristan Tzara

Tristan Tzara, born on April 16, 1896, and died on December 25, 1963, was a prominent poet. He was one of the founders of the Dada movement, known for his unique poetic style and avant-garde artistic ideas that influenced later generations. more

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