“The ephemeral spectator of an eternal spectacle, man raises his eyes a moment to the sky, then shuts them forever; yet during that brief moment granted him, from every point of the sky, from every limit of the universe, a consoling beam is cast from each world and meets his gaze to tell him that there is indeed a connection between infinity and him, and that he is part of eternity.”
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Voyage Around My Room: Selected Works of Xavier de Maistre
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Xavier de Maistre
Xavier de Maistre, a French writer born on October 10, 1763, and died on June 12, 1852, is known for his humorous and satirical style. His works, particularly his novel 'Voyages', are renowned for their unique narrative style and profound philosophical reflections. more
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