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Quote by Gustave Flaubert
An author in his book must be like God in the universe, present ev

An author in his book must be like God in the universe, present everywhere and visible nowhere. – Gustave Flaubert

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Caught up in life, you see it badly. You suffer from it or enjoy it too much. The artist, in my opinion, is a monstrosity, something outside of nature. – Gustave Flaubert

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