The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us. — Paul Valery
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Mini who’s who:
Paul Valery : French Poet
Born: October 30, 1871
Died: July 20, 1945