Alfred de Vigny
1797 - 1863
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Quotes
Biography
Alfred de Vigny (1797-1863) was a French poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic movement. He was born in Loches and studied at the military academy in Paris before pursuing a literary career. Vigny's works often explore themes of love, honor, and despair, and he is known for his introspective and melancholic style. His most famous works include the novel 'Cinq-Mars' and the play 'Chatterton'. Vigny's literary contributions continue to be celebrated for their depth and emotional resonance.
Famous Quotes (5)
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All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.
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The bravest of hearts is the one that loves, knows, and yet loves in the face of despair.
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The sadness of the world has different ways of getting to people, but it seems to succeed almost every time.
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Life is the childhood of our immortality.
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One must even seek for one's sentiments. They are within us, they are not on the outside.