Truth exists; only lies are invented.

Georges Braque

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Topic

Truth and lies Truth Lies

Author

Georges Braque

Source

Journals of Georges Braque

Medium

Personal journal

Language

French

Time

1952 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Painter Artist

From

France Europe

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Original Citation

Braque, Georges. Le Jour et la nuit: Cahiers 1917-52. Gallimard, 1952.

Current Citation

Braque, Georges. Illustrated Notebooks: 1917-1955, translated by Stanley Appelbaum. Dover Publications, 1971.

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The past is never dead. It's not even past.

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Topic
Effects of the past Past and present The past
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Source
Requiem for a Nun
Medium
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Language
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Time
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Original Citation

Faulkner, William. Requiem for a Nun. Random House, 1951.

Current Citation

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You can't handle the truth!

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Topic
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Actor
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Source
A Few Good Men
Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
1992 1990s 20th century
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Citation

A Few Good Men. Directed by Rob Reiner, Castle Rock Entertainment, 1992.

Another quote originally in French

Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.

Albert Camus

The Rebel

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Topic
Human nature Being oneself Authenticity The human condition

Author

Albert Camus
Source
The Rebel
Genre
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Language
French
Time
1951 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Camus, Albert. L'Homme Revolte [The Rebel]. Gallimard, 1951.