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Maurice Maeterlinck, born on August 29, 1862, and died on May 6, 1949, was a renowned Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He is best known for his symbolism and symbolic drama, which deeply explored themes such as life, death, religion, and the universe. Maeterlinck's works have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature.

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Famous Maurice Maeterlinck Quotes

“We are not wrong, perhaps, to be heedful of justice in the midst of a universe that heeds not at all; as the bee is not wrong to make honey in a world that itself can make none. But we are wrong to desire an external justice, since we know that it does not exist. Let that which is in us suffice. All is for ever being weighed and judged in our soul. It is we who shall judge ourselves; or rather, our happiness is our judge.”

Soul Happiness Universe Justice Judgment Injustice Man Honey Bee Non Existence Of Justice

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“The hour of justice does not strike On the dials of this world.”

World Doe Hours Justice This World Strikes

Book:The Measure of the Hours

Source: The Measure of the Hours

“It is not from reason that justice springs, but goodness is born of wisdom.”

Reason Wisdom Born Justice Goodness Spring Goodness And Kindness

Book:Wisdom and Destiny: Works of Maeterlinck

Source: Wisdom and Destiny: Works of Maeterlinck

“Justice is the very last thing of all wherewith the universe concerns itself. It is equilibrium that absorbs its attention.”

Lasts Universe Justice Attention Concern Equilibrium

Book:Wisdom and Destiny: Works of Maeterlinck

Source: Wisdom and Destiny: Works of Maeterlinck

About the Author

Born: August 29, 1862
Died: May 6, 1949
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 122

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