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I know well enough in advance that you'll find my paintings perfect. I know that if they are exhibited they'll be a great success, but I couldn't be more indifferent to it since I know they are bad, I'm certain of it.

Claude Monet

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Claude Monet
Age: 86 †
Born: 1840
Born: November 14
Died: 1926
Died: December 5
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