The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Charles Baudelaire
- The devil’s finest trick is to persuade you that he does not exist.
- Extract the eternal from the ephemeral.
- Strangeness is a necessary ingredient in beauty.
- There are women who inspire you with the desire to conquer them and to take your pleasure of them; but this one fills you only with the desire to die slowly beneath her gaze.
- What can an eternity of damnation matter to someone who has felt, if only for a second, the infinity of delight?
- You have to always be drunk. That’s all there is to it-it’s the only way. So as not to feel the horrible burden of time that breaks your back and bends you to the earth, you have to be continually drunk. But on what? Wine, poetry, or virtue, as you wish. But be drunk.
- There is no sweeter pleasure than to surprise a man by giving him more than he hopes for.
- There are some temptations which are so strong that they must be virtues.
- What is irritating about love is that it is a crime that requires an accomplice.
- Genius is nothing more nor less than childhood recaptured at will.
Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867) was a French poet, essayist, and critic, best known for his groundbreaking work “Les Fleurs du Mal” (The Flowers of Evil), published in 1857. Born in Paris to a middle-class family, Baudelaire led a tumultuous life marked by financial struggles, personal turmoil, and artistic rebellion.
His poetry is characterized by its rich imagery, complex symbolism, and exploration of themes such as beauty, decadence, and the human condition. Baudelaire’s fascination with the darker aspects of existence, including despair, decay, and the allure of the forbidden, set him apart from his contemporaries and laid the groundwork for the Symbolist movement.
Despite facing legal troubles due to the controversial content of “Les Fleurs du Mal,” Baudelaire continued to write and publish prolifically. His other notable works include “Le Spleen de Paris” (The Spleen of Paris) and numerous essays on art, literature, and aesthetics.
Baudelaire’s influence extended far beyond his own time, shaping the development of modern poetry and inspiring generations of writers and artists. His exploration of the inner psyche and the complexities of human experience continue to resonate with readers today, cementing his legacy as one of the most important figures in French literature.
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