Alfred de Vigny Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alfred de Vigny.

Alfred de Vigny (1797-1863) was a French poet, playwright, and novelist. Considered one of the major figures of French romanticism, Vigny's literary works often explored themes of existentialism and moral dilemmas. His most notable works include the poetry collection "Poèmes antiques et modernes" and the novel "Cinq-Mars," which depicted a historical conspiracy against Cardinal Richelieu. Vigny's writings had a significant influence on later generations of French literature, and his philosophical reflections on the human condition continue to resonate today.

But it is the province of religion, of philosophy, of pure p

But it is the province of religion, of philosophy, of pure poetry only, to go beyond life, beyond time, into eternity.

Alfred de Vigny

Poetry

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn'

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.

Paulo Coelho