Gustav Meyrink
1868 - 1932
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Biography
Gustav Meyrink was a prominent Austrian writer known for his work in the genre of fantastical and supernatural fiction. He was born in 1868 in Vienna, Austria, and later moved to Prague, Czechoslovakia. Meyrink's most famous work is the novel 'The Golem,' which explores themes of mysticism, alchemy, and the supernatural. His writing often delved into the subconscious and mysterious aspects of human existence, drawing on his interest in the occult and esoteric traditions.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Life's pit is hell, and happiness is a toy known too late.
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One day the sun will shine... and things will be good.
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Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtasked.
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The present moment is the only aperture through which the soul can pass into the vast ocean of eternity.
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We are all afraid – for our confidence, for the future, for the world. That is the nature of the human imagination. Yet every man, every civilization, has gone forward because of its engagement with what it has set itself to do.