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Art is a revolt against fate.All art is a revolt against mans fate
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"Art is a revolt against fate.All art is a revolt against man's fate"

- Andre Malraux

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This quote by Andre Malraux speaks to the power of art to challenge and withstand the fixed paths of life. Malraux suggests that art is a form of disobedience versus the idea of fate, which suggests that life is predetermined and out of our control. He indicates that art is a way to take control of our lives and to produce something that is unique and significant. Art can be a method to express our sensations and emotions, to inform our stories, and to create something that is our own. Malraux suggests that art is a way to withstand the idea of fate and to create something that is meaningful and special. Art can be a way to express our uniqueness and to produce something that is our own. Art can be a way to challenge the idea of fate and to develop something that is significant and unique.
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France Flag This quote is written / told by Andre Malraux between November 3, 1901 and November 23, 1976. He/she was a famous Author from France. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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