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Lovers of painting and lovers of music are people who openly display their preference like a delectable ailment that iso
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"Lovers of painting and lovers of music are people who openly display their preference like a delectable ailment that isolates them and makes them proud"

- Maurice Blanchot

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This quote by Maurice Blanchot speaks to the power of art and music to bring people together. It suggests that those who love painting and music are joined by a shared enthusiasm, and that this passion can be a source of pride and joy. The expression "scrumptious condition" indicates that this shared love of art and music is something to be celebrated, rather than viewed as a concern. Blanchot's quote suggests that art and music can be a source of connection and belonging, even in a world that can frequently feel separating. It is a suggestion that art and music can bring people together, which those who share a love of these things ought to take pride in their connection.

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This quote is written / told by Maurice Blanchot between September 27, 1907 and February 20, 2003. He/she was a famous author. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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