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“DOCTOR. Always preceded by 'The good'. Among men, in familiar conversation, 'Oh! balls, doctor!' Is a wizard when he enjoys your confidence, a jack-ass when you're no longer on terms. All are materialists: 'you can't probe for faith with a scalpel.'”

Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Book:Dictionary of Accepted Ideas
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Dictionary of Accepted Ideas

This book serves as a guide to understanding the fundamental terms and principles that are widely recognized and accepted across different disciplines. It includes entries on a broad range of subjects, providing definitions and explanations that are intended to be informative and accessible to a general audience. more

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Gustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert, born on December 12, 1821 and died on May 8, 1880, was a prominent French writer of the 19th century. Known for his exquisite literary skills and profound psychological portrayals, Flaubert is best remembered for his masterpiece 'Madame Bovary'. more

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