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Quote by Marcel Proust

“It is often hard to bear the tears that we ourselves have caused.”

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This book compiles a selection of Proust's thoughts and reflections, offering readers a glimpse into his intellectual depth and literary style. more

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Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust was a French novelist renowned for his magnum opus, 'In Search of Lost Time'. This novel is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, known for its intricate psychological portrayals and profound exploration of memory. more

“To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common - this is my symphony.”

“The sooner this wedding's over the happier I'll be." [Ron] "Yeah" said Harry, "then we'll have nothing to do except find Horcruxes....It'll be like a holiday, won't it?”

Said Yeah Holiday Horcruxes

Author:J. K. Rowling

“How’s Norbert doin’?” Norbert?” Charlie laughed. “The Norwegian Ridgeback? We call her Norberta now.” Wha—Norbert’s a girl?”

Girl Laughed Charlie Norwegians

Author:J. K. Rowling

“As objects of contemplation, images of the atrocious can answer to several different needs. To steel oneself against weakness. To make oneself more numb. To acknowledge the existence of the incorrigible.”

Needs Different Answers Existence Objects Weakness Oneself Acknowledge Contemplation Steel Numb Incorrigible

Book:Regarding the Pain of Others

Source: Regarding the Pain of Others

“The bottom line is, what defines you isn't how many times you crash, but the number of times you get back on the bike. As long as it's one more. you're all good.”

Long Lines Numbers Bottom Get Back Crash Bike Bottom Line Define You

Book:Along for the Ride

Source: Along for the Ride

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