“We priests are sneered at and always shall be—the accusation is such an easy one—as deeply envious, hypocritical haters of virility. Yet whosoever has experienced sin must know that lust, with its parasitic growth, is for ever threatening to stifle virility as well as intelligence. Impotent to create, it can only contaminate in the germ the frail promise of humanity; it is probably at the very source, the primal cause of all human blemishes; and when amid the windings of this huge jungle whose paths are unknown, we encounter Lust, just as she is, as she emerged forth from the hands of the Master of Prodigies, the cry from our hearts is not only terror but imprecation: 'You, you alone have set death loose upon the world!”
Quote by Georges Bernanos
Work
The Diary of a Country Priest
This novel explores the interior life of a young priest serving in a remote French village. It delves into themes of faith, doubt, and the human condition, offering a profound and introspective look at the challenges and triumphs of religious life. more
Author
Georges Bernanos
Georges Bernanos, born on February 20, 1888, was a renowned French novelist and playwright. His works deeply revealed the complexities of human nature and the dark aspects of society, making him an important representative of French literature. more
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