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Maurice Blanchot was a French writer known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique literary style. His works spanned across philosophy, literary criticism, and fiction, profoundly influencing French culture in the 20th century.

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Famous Maurice Blanchot Quotes

“What if what has been said one time not only does not cease to be said but always recommences, and not only recommences but also imposes upon us the idea that nothing has ever truly begun, having from the beginning begun by beginning again.”

Ifs Doe Has Beens Said Ideas Cease What If One Time Begin Again

Book:The Infinite Conversation

Source: The Infinite Conversation

“If nothing were substituted for everything, it would still be too much and too little.”

Ifs Littles Stills Too Much

Book:The Writing of the Disaster

Source: The Writing of the Disaster

“But my silence is real. If I hid it from you, you would find it again a little farther on.”

Ifs Littles Real Silence Silence Is

Book:Folie Du Jour

Source: Folie Du Jour

“I wanted to see something in full daylight; I was sated with the pleasure and comfort of the half light; I had the same desire for the daylight as for water and air. And if seeing was fire, I required the plenitude of fire, and if seeing would infect me with madness, I madly wanted that madness.”

Ifs Light Wanted Desire Water Pleasure Half Fire Seeing Air Comfort Madness Daylight Plenitude Sated

Book:Folie Du Jour

Source: Folie Du Jour

About the Author

Born: September 22, 1907
Died: February 20, 2003
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 31

Books & Sources

Folie Du JourRelated source material

The Writing of the DisasterRelated source material

The Space of LiteratureRelated source material

The gaze of Orpheus, and other literary essaysRelated source material

Awaiting OblivionRelated source material

Death SentenceRelated source material

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The Infinite ConversationRelated source material

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The Step Not BeyondRelated source material

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