She wanted to die, but she also wanted to live in Paris.
("Madame Bovary")
More Quotes from Gustave Flaubert:
But the disparaging of those we love always alienates us from them to some extent. We must not touch our idols; the gilt comes off in our hands.Gustave Flaubert
The artist ought no more to appear in his work than God in nature.
Gustave Flaubert
Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it.
Gustave Flaubert
I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings.
Gustave Flaubert
Szeretett volna nem élni vagy mindig aludni.
Gustave Flaubert
Writing is a dog's life, but the only life worth living.
Gustave Flaubert
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