Quote by: Paul Valery

The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us.


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Author Bio


  • NamePaul Valery
  • DescriptionFrench poet, essayist, and philosopher
  • BornOctober 30, 1871
  • DiedJuly 20, 1945
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Poet; Journalist; Writer; Essayist