Quote by Gustave Flaubert

I love my work with a frenetic and perverse love, as an ascetic loves the hair shirt which scratches his belly.

I love my work with a frenetic and perverse love, as an asce

Summary

This quote expresses the deep passion and devotion the speaker has for their work. The use of the words "frenetic" and "perverse" indicates an intense and perhaps unusual attachment. The comparison to an ascetic's love for a hair shirt highlights the contradictory nature of this love - like the discomfort caused by the hair shirt, the speaker may experience challenges or struggles within their work, but still finds fulfillment and satisfaction in it.

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By Gustave Flaubert

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