Marguerite Yourcenar, Memoirs of Quotes

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Marguerite Yourcenar, Memoirs of, is not a person but rather the title of a renowned autobiographical novel by Marguerite Yourcenar. The book was published in 1977 and explores the life and experiences of the author herself. It chronicles her journey from her childhood in Belgium to her travels around the world, interweaving personal reflections and philosophical musings. Memoirs of also delves into themes of identity, love, and the human condition. Marguerite Yourcenar, born in 1903, was a celebrated French writer and the first female member of the French Academy.

I have come to think that great men are characterized precis

I have come to think that great men are characterized precisely by the extreme position which they take, and that their heroism consists in holding to that extremity throughout their lives.

Marguerite Yourcenar, Memoirs of

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