Paul Valery Quotes


It would be impossible to "love" anyone or anything one knew completely. Love is directed towards what lies hidden in its object.


Citations

Valéry, Paul. Tel Quel. Gallimard, 1941.

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Paul Valery
Paul Valery
  • Born: October 30, 1871
  • Died: July 20, 1945
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Poet

Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valéry was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher. In addition to his poetry and fiction (drama and dialogues), his interests included aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events. Valéry was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 12 different years.