“Illness is the most heeded of doctors: to goodness and wisdom we only make promises; pain we obey.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
The Maxims of Marcel Proust
This book compiles a selection of Proust's thoughts and reflections, offering readers a glimpse into his intellectual depth and literary style. more
Author
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
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