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“Dying for an idea,' again, sounds well enough, but why not let the idea die instead of you?”

Quote by Wyndham Lewis

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Wyndham Lewis
Wyndham Lewis

Wyndham Lewis, a British painter, writer, and art critic, was born on November 18, 1882, in London and died on March 7, 1957. He is known for his unique artistic style and theoretical contributions, being a significant figure in British modernist art. more

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