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

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad