All that passes is raised to the dignity of expression; all that happens is raised to the dignity of meaning. Everything is either symbol or parable. -Paul Claudel

 

All that passes is raised to the dignity of expression; all that happens is raised to the dignity of meaning. Everything is either symbol or parable.


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This quote is just one of 3 total Paul Claudel quotes in our collection. Paul Claudel is known for saying 'All that passes is raised to the dignity of expression; all that happens is raised to the dignity of meaning. Everything is either symbol or parable.' as well as some of the following quotes.

It is fortunate that diplomats have long noses since they usually cannot see beyond them.

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[While she was working on] Maturity, ... M. Rodin is well aware that people have imagined that he did my sculpture; why then do all one can to give credence to these lies.

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All that passes is raised to the dignity of expression; all that happens is raised to the dignity of meaning. Everything is either symbol or parable. -Paul Claudel
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