“Pleasure only starts once the worm has got into the fruit; to become delightful, happiness must be tainted with poison.”
Book:My mother
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Georges Bataille
French author and philosopher, born on September 10, 1897, and died on July 9, 1962. Bataille is known for his unique literary style and philosophical thinking, with works spanning various forms including novels, essays, and critiques. more
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