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Quote by Andre Gide
It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor. – Andre Gide

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The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity. – Andre Gide

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Art begins with resistance – at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor. – Andre Gide

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