“How wonderful to find in living creatures the same substance as those which make up minerals. Nevertheless they felt a sort of humiliation at the idea that their persons contained phosphorous like matches, albumen like white of egg, hydrogen gas like street lamps.”
This novel is a humorous and critical examination of the human condition, focusing on the futile attempts of the characters Bouvard and Pécuchet to accumulate knowledge and improve their lives. The story is known for its wit and philosophical depth, offering a commentary on the limitations of human understanding and the pursuit of knowledge. more
Gustave Flaubert, born on December 12, 1821 and died on May 8, 1880, was a prominent French writer of the 19th century. Known for his exquisite literary skills and profound psychological portrayals, Flaubert is best remembered for his masterpiece 'Madame Bovary'. more
“Man is an animal who more than any other can adapt himself to all climates and circumstances.”
“In olden days people were worse than us but knew much more than us.”
“A man without human contact is a man without aid, without hope, without life.”