The Quotable Guy Debord

“Quotations are useful in periods of ignorance or obscurantist beliefs.”
― Guy Debord (born on this date in 1931)

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December 10, 2013

“Quotations are useful in periods of ignorance or obscurantist beliefs.” ― Guy Debord (born on this date in 1931)

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