Quote by Andre Gide
Oh, would that my mind could let fall its dead ideas, as the tree

Oh, would that my mind could let fall its dead ideas, as the tree does its withered leaves! – Andre Gide

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There is no prejudice that the work of art does not finally overcome. – Andre Gide

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