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Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check.

M. C. Escher

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M. C. Escher
Age: 73 †
Born: 1898
Born: January 1
Died: 1972
Died: January 1
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Ljouwert
Maurits Cornelis Escher
Mauricio Escher
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He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder.
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Originality is merely an illusion.
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