"Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better."
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André Gide, a pivotal figure in 20th-century literature, was born on November 22, 1869, in Paris, France. Celebrated for his explorations of morality, identity, and sexuality, Gide’s works, including "The Immoralist" and "The Counterfeiters," challenged societal norms and emphasized personal freedom. A recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947, his legacy endures as a beacon of modernist thought. Gide's candid reflections on the human experience continue to inspire readers, inviting them to embrace authenticity in a complex world.
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"Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor."
Andre Gide"Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again."
Andre Gide"It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves."
Andre Gide"It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace."
Andre Gide"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."
Andre Gide
"It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor."
Andre Gide
"Art is the collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better."
Andre Gide