“I believe that all true art is classic, but the dictates of the mind rarely permit of its being recognized as such when it first appears.”
Quote by Marcel Proust
Work
Letters of Marcel Proust
This book compiles the personal and professional letters of Marcel Proust, offering insights into his thoughts, relationships, and creative process. 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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“They like my books better in England than in France; a translation would be very successful there.”
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“After a certain age, the more one becomes oneself, the more obvious one's family traits become.”
“Human altruism which is not egoism, is sterile.”
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“When I am not too sad to listen, music is my consolation.”
Source: Letters of Marcel Proust
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