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"La parole humaine est comme une bouilloire fêlée sur laquelle nous tapons des rythmes grossiers pour faire danser les ours tandis que nous aspirons à faire de la musique qui fera fondre les étoiles"

Gustave Flaubert

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People often use clumsy words to communicate, similar to playing rough music on a broken drum for simple enjoyment, when deep down, they wish to express themselves beautifully and perfectly.

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