“Great minds tend toward banality. It is the noblest effort of individualism. But it implies a sort of modesty, which is so rare that it is scarcely found except in the greatest, or in beggars.”
Quote by Andre Gide
Work
Pretexts: Reflections on Literature and Morality
This work delves into the philosophical and moral dimensions of literary works, examining how literature reflects and influences societal values and human behavior. more
Author
Andre Gide
Andre Gide was a French author born on November 22, 1869, and died on February 19, 1951. Known for his profound literary works and philosophical explorations of morality, Gide is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century French literature. more
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