Quote by Andre Breton

In the world we live in everything militates in favor of things that have not yet happened, of things that will never happen again.

In the world we live in everything militates in favor of thi

Summary

This quote suggests that people are often influenced or inclined towards future possibilities or events that have yet to occur, rather than focusing on the present or reflecting on past experiences. It implies that there is a collective fascination with what is to come, resulting in a disregard for the importance of the present moment or the fleeting nature of the past.

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Humanity

By Andre Breton

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