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The grandeur of man lies in song, not in thought.
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No love, no friendship Can cross the path of our destiny Without leaving some mark on it forever.
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Each of us is like a desert, and a literary work is like a cry from the desert, or like a pigeon let loose with a message in its claws, or like a bottle thrown into the sea. The point is: to be heard—even if by one single person.
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Every novelist ought to invent his own technique.
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An author who assures you that he writes for himself alone and that he does not care whether he is heard or not is a boaster and is deceiving either himself or you.
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François Mauriac (1885-1970) was one of the most important French writers of the 20th century. Born in Bordeaux, he grew up in a devout Catholic family, which profoundly influenced his worldview and literary work. After studying literature in Paris, he began his writing career, publishing novels such as 'The Prodigal Son' (1913) and 'Thérèse Desqueyroux' (1927), which brought him international recognition. His novels often explore the complexities of the human soul, the conflicts between good and evil, and the search for meaning in a world marked by war and uncertainty. Mauriac was also an influential social and political critic, using his column in the newspaper 'Le Figaro' to comment on the events of his time. His literature, although rooted in a religious and regional context, transcends borders, offering a universal vision of the human condition.