Remy de Gourmont – Purpee Quotes

Man has made use of his intelligence,

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2005 by admin

“Man has made use of his intelligence, he invented stupidity.”

— Remy de Gourmont

Author: Remy de Gourmont
Category: intelligence
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We live less and less, and we

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2005 by admin

“We live less and less, and we learn more and more. Sensibility is surrendering to intelligence.”

— Remy de Gourmont

Author: Remy de Gourmont
Category: intelligence
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Aesthetic emotion puts man in a state

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2012 by admin

“Aesthetic emotion puts man in a state favorable to the reception of erotic emotion. Art is the accomplice of love. Take love away and there is no longer art.”

— Remy de Gourmont

Author: Remy de Gourmont
Category: art
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