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“God! how is it that we fail to recognize that the mask of pleasure, stripped of all hypocrisy, is that of anguish?”

Quote by Georges Bernanos

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Georges Bernanos
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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