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“To have a solid foundation of skepticism, -that is to say, the faculty of changing at any moment, of turning back, of facing successively the metamorphoses of life.”

Quote by Remy de Gourmont

Book:Philosophic Nights in Paris

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Philosophic Nights in Paris

This book features a series of discussions between various philosophers, exploring profound ideas and concepts in a Parisian setting. more

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Remy de Gourmont

Remy de Gourmont was a French poet known for his unique symbolism style and literary criticism. His works often explore themes of love, death, and beauty, deeply influenced by the Symbolist movement. more

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