“The bonds between ourselves and another person exists only in our minds. Memory as it grows fainter loosens them, and notwithstanding the illusion by which we want to be duped and which, out of love, friendship, politeness, deference, duty, we dupe other people, we exist alone. Man is the creature who cannot escape from himself, who knows other people only in himself, and when he asserts the contrary, he is lying.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
In Search Of Lost Time, Vol 5: The Captive & The Fugitive
In this fifth volume of the renowned series, the protagonist delves deeper into the psychological and social challenges of his time. The narrative explores themes of captivity and freedom, as well as the internal and external struggles that define the human experience. 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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