Quote by Eugene Ionesco

I believe that in the history of art and of thought there has always been at every living moment of culture a will to renewal. This is not the prerogative of the last decade only. All history is nothing but a succession of crises -- of rupture, repudiation and resistance. When there is no crisis, there is stagnation, petrifaction and death. All thought, all art is aggressive.

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Summary

This quote suggests that throughout the history of art and thought, there has always been a desire for renewal and change. This drive for new ideas and perspectives exists in every cultural moment and is not limited to just the most recent decade. The quote asserts that crises and challenges are essential for growth, as they lead to the breaking away from tradition, resistance, and the birth of new thoughts and artistic expressions. Without these moments of crisis, there is a risk of stagnation and decay. It states that all forms of thought and art are inherently assertive and forward-moving.

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