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I say it is indispensable to look ahead of and behind oneself in the present. If there is such a thing as tradition, and
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"I say it is indispensable to look ahead of and behind oneself in the present. If there is such a thing as tradition, and I believe there is, it can only exist in the sense of the most profound movements of culture"

- Robert Delaunay

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Delaunay between April 12, 1885 and October 25, 1941. He/she was a famous Artist from France. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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