Who said "The work is never finished; it only abandons itself."?

This quote is attributed to Blanchot, Maurice.

The work is never finished; it only abandons itself. - Blanchot, Maurice

"The work is never finished; it only abandons itself."

Blanchot, Maurice Work

Philosopher-Writer French 1907–2003

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