Victor Hugo was a madman who thought he was Victor Hugo.
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A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Wisdom)
Expect neither reward nor beatitude. Return noble waves for ignoble.
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The poet never asks for admiration; he wants to be believed.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Music)
All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it.
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Do not fear being ridiculous in relation to the ridiculous.
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Do as the beautiful woman: see to your figure and your petticoats. Though, of course, I am not speaking literally.
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People would say to Al Brown: "You are not a boxer. You are a dancer." He laughed at this, and won.
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Consider metaphysics as an extension of the physical.
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Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.
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