“Optimism has always seemed to me the cunning alibi of egoists, anxious to cover up their state of chronic self-satisfaction. They are optimists in order to avoid pitying other men and their misfortune. ~~ Yet pity is a vexed question.”
This book offers an intimate look into the author's personal journey, capturing the essence of their experiences and thoughts over a pivotal time in their life. It serves as a window into the author's world, providing insight into their personal growth and the societal context of the era. more
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
“Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.”
“A man given to vice is always an idealist.”
“Rather than the obsession with impurity, you'd do better to fear the nostalgia for purity.”
“[T]he cradle is shallower than the grave.”
“The devil, you see, is that friend who never stays with us to the end.”