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“Il est le soleil qui ne se couche jamais sur l'empire de la passivité moderne. Il recouvre toute la surface du monde et baigne indéfiniment dans sa propre gloire.”

Quote by Guy Debord

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Guy Debord
Guy Debord

Guy Debord was a French writer, filmmaker, and philosopher, born on December 28, 1931, and died on November 30, 1994. He was a founding member of the International Situationist Movement and is known for his critical analysis of consumerism, mass culture, and urban life. more

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