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“What a relief to have nothing to say, the right to say nothing, because only then is there a chance of framing the rare, or ever rarer, the thing that might be worth saying.”

Quote by Gilles Deleuze

Book:Negotiations 1972-1990

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Negotiations 1972-1990

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Gilles Deleuze was a French philosopher, writer, and critic, born on January 18, 1925, in Rodez, France. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work in metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics. Deleuze's philosophy is marked by its innovative concepts and ideas, which have had a significant impact on various disciplines, including literature, film, and the visual arts. He co-authored several books with Félix Guattari, such as 'Anti-Oedipus' and 'A Thousand Plateaus'. more

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