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I know very well that one must fight, for one is often in contradiction to the spirit of the age.
— Auguste Rodin
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I know very well that one must fight, for one is often in contradiction to the spirit of the age." in the context of "As quoted in "Rodin freed human spirit" in The Des Moines Register (7 January 2007)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Auguste Rodin" (Quotes, 1930s and later)
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About Auguste Rodin
François-Auguste-René Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor, and the preeminent sculptor of the modern era. He played a pivotal role in the art of the late nineteenth century, both excelling at and rebelling against the Beaux-Arts tradition.
About Auguste Rodin
François-Auguste-René Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) was a French sculptor, and the preeminent sculptor of the modern era. He played a pivotal role in the art of the late nineteenth century, both excelling at and rebelling against the Beaux-Arts tradition.
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