Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Emile Zola Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: France
  • Born: Apr 2, 1840
  • Died: Sep 29, 1902

Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola was a French writer, the most well-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. He was a major figure in the political liberalization of France and in the exoneration of the falsely accused and convicted army officer Alfred Dreyfus, which is encapsulated in the renowned newspaper headline J'accuse. Zola was nominated for the first and second Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901 and 1902.

The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. fear

I am little concerned with beauty or perfection. I don't care for the great centuries. All I care about is life, struggle, intensity. beauty

The truth is on the march and nothing will stop it. inspirational & truth

If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud. life & motivational

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. art & work

If you shut up truth, and bury it underground, it will but grow. truth

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 other quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more views from Storm Jameson

2 more views from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo