Goncourt brothers quotes

The Goncourt brothers were French writers and literary critics, celebrated for their detailed novels and historical works. Their collaboration significantly influenced 19th-century French literature and realism. They are also remembered for founding the prestigious Prix Goncourt, one of France’s most important literary prizes. Here are 4 of her quotes:

In the language of the bourgeoisie, the grandeur of the words is in direct proportion to the pettiness of the sentiments.

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There are two great currents in the history of humanity: baseness, which makes conservatives; and envy, which makes revolutionaries.

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The English are crooked as a nation and honest as individuals. The contrary is true of the French, who are honest as a nation and crooked as individuals.

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