Hugo Ball (22 February 1886 – 14 September 1927) was a German author, poet and one of the leading Dada artists.
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Famous quotes containing the words hugo and/or ball:
“There are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is on its knees.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)
“The world was a huge ball then, the universe a might harmony of ellipses, everything moved mysteriously, incalculable distances through the ether.
We used to feel the awe of the distant stars upon us. All that led to was the eighty-eight naval guns, ersatz, and the night air-raids over cities. A magnificent spectacle.
After the collapse of the socialist dream, I came to America.”
—John Dos Passos (1896–1970)