“One knows less about one's own destiny than about anything else on earth.”
Quote by Gabrielle Roy
Work
Enchantment and sorrow: the autobiography of Gabrielle Roy
Enchantment and Sorrow is an intimate account of Gabrielle Roy's life, detailing her journey from a young girl in Quebec to becoming one of Canada's most celebrated authors. The book delves into her personal struggles, her love for literature, and the cultural and social contexts that influenced her work. more
Author
Gabrielle Roy
Gabrielle Roy was a prominent French-Canadian author born on March 22, 1909, in Quebec, and passed away on July 13, 1983. Known for her works that vividly depict the daily life and characters in Quebec, she is considered one of the representative figures in Quebec literature. more
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“I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country.”
“When I hear something that comes from me that makes me fall down off my chair, it's not often.”
“Life, without the dignity of an intelligent being, is not worth having.”