“It displeases me to have some creature think that he can foresee and profit from my desire, automatically adapting himself to what he supposes to be my taste.”
Book:Memoirs of Hadrian
Quote by Marguerite Yourcenar
Work
Memoirs of Hadrian
Memoirs of Hadrian is a fictionalized account of the reign and personal life of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The novel explores the complexities of power, love, and political intrigue during the second century AD. more
Author
Marguerite Yourcenar
Marguerite Yourcenar was a renowned French novelist, known for her historical novels. Her works are celebrated for their profound insight and rich imagination, with her most famous novel being 'Orlando'. Born on June 8, 1903, she passed away on December 17, 1987. more
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