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Moliere

All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing.

Moliere

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Moliere suggests that many of humanity's problems and mistakes, including those made by powerful leaders, stem from an inability to master the art of dancing. He uses dancing as a metaphor to imply that a lack of grace, coordination, or social skill leads to broader failures in life and history.

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