The artist ought no more to appear in his work than God in nature.
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The author in his book must be like God in his universe, everywhere present and nowhere visible.Gustave Flaubert
The author, in his work, must be like God in the Universe, present everywhere and visible nowhere.
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A thing derided is a thing dead a laughing man is stronger than a suffering man.
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To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.
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The heart, like the stomach, wants a varied diet.
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One mustn't ask apple trees for oranges, France for sun, women for love, life for happiness.
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