Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign. - Théophile Gautier

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Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign.

Théophile Gautier

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Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier (August 30 1811 – October 23 1872) was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, short-story writer, journalist and critic.

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Alternative Names: Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier • Theophile Gautier • Pierre-Jules-Théophile Gautier • Pierre Jules Theophile Gautier • Pierre-Jules-Theophile Gautier

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From a form that rebels against
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Virginity, mysticism, melancholy, – three unknown words, – three new maladies brought in by Christ.

Art for Art's Sake means, for its adepts, the pursuit of pure beauty – without any other consideration.

Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign. - Théophile Gautier

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