“Dans la ruche, l'individu n'est rien, il n'a qu'une existence conditionnelle, il n'est qu'un moment indifférent, un organe ailé de l'espèce. Toute sa vie est un sacrifice total à l'être innombrable et perpétuel dont il fait partie.”
Quote by Maurice Maeterlinck
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Le Cycle de la nature
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Maurice Maeterlinck
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. more
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