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Quote by Georges Bataille

“Only literature could reveal the process of breaking the law - without which the law would have no end - independently of the necessity to create order.”

Quote by Georges Bataille

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Georges Bataille

French author and philosopher, born on September 10, 1897, and died on July 9, 1962. Bataille is known for his unique literary style and philosophical thinking, with works spanning various forms including novels, essays, and critiques. more

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