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Literature is without proofs. By which it must be understood that it cannot prove, not only what it says, but even that
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"Literature is without proofs. By which it must be understood that it cannot prove, not only what it says, but even that it is worth the trouble of saying it"

- Roland Barthes

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Roland Barthes between November 12, 1915 and March 25, 1980. He/she was a famous Critic from France. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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