George Sand

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No human creature can give orders to love.

George Sand

Jacques

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Topic

Nature of love

Author

George Sand

Source

Jacques

Medium

Novel

Language

French

Time

1834 1830s 19th century

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Citation

Sand, George. Jacques. 1833, ch. 81.

The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use one's eyes.

George Sand

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Topic

Paying attention Observation

Author

George Sand

Language

French

Time

1869 1860s 19th century

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Citation

Sand, George. Letter to Madame Juliette Lamber. 7 Apr. 1868.

There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.

George Sand

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Topic

Happiness Love Relationships Connecting with others

Author

George Sand

Medium

Letter

Language

French

Time

1862 1860s 19th century

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Citation

Sand, George. Letter to Lina Calamatta. 31 Mar. 1862.

We cannot tear out a single page of life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire.

George Sand

Mauprut

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Topic

Suicide

Author

George Sand

Source

Mauprut

Medium

Novel

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

French

Time

1837 1830s 19th century

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Citation

Sand, George. "Mauprat." Revue des deu Monds, Apr.-June 1837. Serial.

I would rather believe that God did not exist than believe that He was indifferent.

George Sand

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Topic

Existence of God Nature of God

Author

George Sand

Language

French

Time

1896 1890s 19th century

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Citation

Sand, George. Impressions et Souvenirs [Impressions and Remembrances]. Paris: Michel Lévy, 1873, ch. 8.