The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectat... - E. M. Forster
"The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exists."
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"If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country."
"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."