"Pleasure only starts once the worm has got into the fruit, to become delightful happiness must be tainted with poison."
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Quotes by Georges Bataille
Georges Bataille (1897-1962) was a French intellectual whose provocative explorations of sexuality, mysticism, and transgression continue to influence literature and philosophy. Born in a Catholic family in Billom, France, he experienced a profound internal conflict between his spiritual pursuits and his fascination with the erotic. Bataille's works, including "Story of the Eye" and "The Accursed Share," delve into the complexities of human desire and the boundaries of society. His legacy lies in challenging conventional thought, inviting readers to confront the darker aspects of existence.
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"Intellectual despair results in neither weakness nor dreams, but in violence. It is only a matter of knowing how to give vent to one's rage; whether one only wants to wander like madmen around prisons, or whether one wants to overturn them."
Georges Bataille