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“True kindness presupposes the faculty of imagining as one's own the suffering and joys of others.”

Quote by Andre Gide

Book:Pretexts: Reflections on Literature and Morality

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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

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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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