One does not substitute oneself for the past, one merely adds to it a new link.
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"One does not substitute oneself for the past, one merely adds to it a new link." — Paul Cezanne
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One does not substitute oneself for the past, one merely adds to it a new link. — Paul Cezanne
About Paul Cezanne
Paul Cezanne was a Artist from France (1839–1906).
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Who said "One does not substitute oneself for the past, one merely adds to it a new link."?
This quote is attributed to Paul Cezanne, a Artist from France.
When did Paul Cezanne live?
Paul Cezanne lived from 1839 – 1906.