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“Quand les hommes se lèvent de leur couche, ils pensent s'être débarrassés du sommeil, sans savoir qu'ils sont victimes de leurs sens et sont alors la proie d'un nouveau sommeil bien plus profond encore que celui dont ils viennent de se défaire. Il n'existe qu'une sorte de véritable état éveillé, et c'est celui dont tu es en train de t'approcher. Parle aux hommes de cet état, et ils diront de toi que tu es malade, car ils ne peuvent te comprendre. C'est pourquoi il est inutile et cruel de leur en parler.”

Quote by Gustav Meyrink

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The Golem

The story of a creature created by a Rabbi to protect his community, only to turn against them, exploring themes of morality, responsibility, and the nature of life. more

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Gustav Meyrink
Gustav Meyrink

Gustav Meyrink was a German author born on January 19, 1868, and died on December 4, 1932. Known for his works on mystery and the supernatural, his novels have been beloved by readers. more

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