“True greatness is sovereign wisdom. We are never deceived by our virtues.”
Quote by Alphonse de Lamartine
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Lamartine's Works ...
This compilation includes a variety of works by the French Romantic poet Alphonse de Lamartine, offering readers a glimpse into his extensive literary output. The collection spans his poetic and prose writings, reflecting his deep emotional expression and philosophical musings. more
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Alphonse de Lamartine
Alphonse de Lamartine was a French Romantic poet, novelist, and politician. He is known for his lyrical poetry and novels, which have had a profound influence on literature. more
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“Women have much more heart and much more imagination than men; hence, fancy often allures them.”
“Poetry has been the guardian angel of humanity in all ages.”
“Poetry is the morning dream of great minds.”
Source: Memoirs of Celebrated Characters
“Thou makest the man, O Sorrow!--yes, the whole man,--as the crucible gold.”
“After his blood, that which a man can next give out of himself is a tear.”
Source: The stone-mason of Saint Point: a village tale. Translated from the French