La nature d’une civilisation, c’est ce qui s’agrège autour … - André Malraux

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La nature d’une civilisation, c’est ce qui s’agrège autour d’une religion. Notre civilisation est incapable de construire un temple ou un tombeau. Elle sera contrainte de trouver sa valeur fondamentale, ou elle se décomposera.

André Malraux

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André Georges Malraux (November 3, 1901 – November 23, 1976) was a French novelist, adventurer, art historian and statesman. He served as Minister for Cultural Affairs from 1958 to 1969.

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Alternative Names: Georges André Malraux • Andre Malraux • Malraux • André Georges Malraux • Georges-Andre Malraux • Malraux, André • Malraux, Georges André

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