Between the demand to be clear,and the temptation to be obscure, impos…

Emile M. Cioran
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Between the demand to be clear,and the temptation to be obscure, impossible to decide which deserves more respect.
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Between the demand to be clear,and the temptation to be obscure, impossible to decide which deserves more respect.

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