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“I raised the camera, pretended to study a focus which did not include them, and waited and watched closely, sure that I would finally catch the revealing expression, one that would sum it all up, life that is rhythmed by movement but which a stiff image destroys, taking time in cross section, if we do not choose the essential imperceptible fraction of it.”

Quote by Julio Cortazar

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Julio Cortázar, born on August 26, 1914, and died on February 12, 1984, was an influential Argentine novelist. Known for his unique narrative techniques and rich imagination, his works have had a profound impact on Latin American literature. more

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