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Of late years (perhaps as a result of our political changes) art has borrowed from history more than ever
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"Of late years (perhaps as a result of our political changes) art has borrowed from history more than ever"

- Alfred de Vigny

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Alfred de Vigny between March 27, 1797 and September 17, 1863. He/she was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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