A Quote by Antonin Artaud

Cruelty signifies rigor, implacable intention and decision, irreversible and absolute determination.

Antonin Artaud

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Absolute Cruelty Decision Determination Intention Irreversible Rigor

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Antonin Artaud
French - Dramatist
September 4, 1896 - March 4, 1948

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