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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

“For what are in reality the things we call ‘Wisdom,’ ‘Virtue,’ ‘Heroism,’ ‘sublime hours,’ and ‘great moments of life,’ but the moments when we have more or less issued forth from ourselves, and have been able to halt, be it only for an instant, on the step of one of the eternal gates whence we see that the faintest cry, the most colourless thought, and most nerveless gestures do not drop into nothingness; …”

Wisdom Virtue Heroism Eternal Gates Great Moments Of Life Sublime Hours

Book:The Treasure of the Humble

Source: The Treasure of the Humble

“We suffer but little from suffering itself; but from the manner wherein we accept it overwhelming sorrow may spring. We are wrong in believing that it comes from without. For indeed we create it within us, out of our very substance.”

Wisdom Suffering Acceptance Created From Within

Book:Wisdom and Destiny

Source: Wisdom and Destiny

“There may be human joy in doing good with definite purpose, but they who do good expecting nothing in return know a joy that is divine.”

Wisdom Joy Divine No Expectations

Book:Wisdom and Destiny

Source: Wisdom and Destiny

“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

“The true sage is not he who sees, but he who, seeing the furthest, has the deepest love for mankind.”

Wisdom Seeing Mankind Intelligence Sage Deepest Love

Book:Wisdom and Destiny: Works of Maeterlinck

Source: Wisdom and Destiny: Works of Maeterlinck

“Wisdom requires no form; her beauty must vary, as varies the beauty of flame. She is no motionless goddess, for ever couched on her throne.”

Wisdom Form Flames Goddess Thrones Vary Her Beauty

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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