Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Alfred de Musset
- What I need is a woman who is something, anything: either very beautiful or very kind or in the last resort very wicked; very witty or very stupid, but something.
- A happy memory is perhaps on this earth truer than happiness itself.
- Is is true that dictators never dream because they can change their smallest fantasies into realities if they want to?
- The blood of my motherland waters a magic plant that cures all ills. That plant is art, and sometimes art needs corruption as a kind of fertilizer.
- He, that same man, after having abandoned her, finds her after a night of orgie, pale and leaden, forever lost, with hunger on her lips and prostitution in her heart.
- I dolori passeggeri bestemmiano e accusano il cielo; i grandi dolori non accusano nè bestemmiano. Ascoltano.
- How glorious it is – and also how painful – to be an exception.
- Romanticism is the abuse of adjectives.
- Man is a pupil, pain is his teacher.
- In my flowery dreams there’s always you. I do not regret it one bit.
Alfred de Musset (1810–1857) was a French Romantic poet and playwright, known for his eloquent and passionate works. Born in Paris, he exhibited literary talent at a young age, publishing his first verses at 17. Musset was associated with the literary and artistic circles of the Romantic movement, which included luminaries like Victor Hugo and George Sand.
His early poetry, such as “Confessions of a Child of the Century,” reflected a melancholic and introspective tone, often drawing inspiration from personal experiences and romantic entanglements. Musset’s tumultuous relationship with the writer George Sand became a significant part of his life and influenced much of his later work.
In addition to his poetry, Musset was a successful playwright, with notable plays like “Les Caprices de Marianne” and “On ne badine pas avec l’amour.” These works explored themes of love, passion, and societal expectations, showcasing Musset’s wit and keen understanding of human nature.
Despite his literary success, Musset struggled with health issues and addiction throughout his life, contributing to his premature death at the age of 46. Despite his relatively short life, Alfred de Musset’s contributions to French literature continue to be celebrated for their emotional intensity and exploration of the complexities of human relationships.
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