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“Any work of art that can be understood is the product of journalism. The rest, called literature, is a dossier of human imbecility for the guidance of future professors.”

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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