“The mere word freedom is the only one that still excites me. I deem it capable of indefinitely sustaining the old human fanaticism. It doubtless satisfies my only legitimate aspiration. Among all the many misfortunes to which we are heir, it is only fair to admit that we are allowed the greatest degree of freedom of thought. It is up to us not to misuse it. To reduce the imagination to a state of slavery-even though it would mean the elimination of what is commonly called happiness-is to betray all sense of absolute justice within oneself.”
Quote by Andre Breton
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Andre Breton
Andre Breton was a French writer and a key figure in the Surrealist movement. Born on February 19, 1896, in Nantes, France, he passed away on September 28, 1966. Breton is renowned for his contributions to Surrealism, which had a profound impact on 20th-century literature and art. more
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