Quote by: Amelie Nothomb

Behind every work of art lies the enormous pretension of exhibiting one's vision of the world. If such obvious arrogance is not counterbalanced by the tribulations of doubt, all that remains is a monster who is to art what a fanatic is to faith.


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Author Bio


  • NameAmelie Nothomb
  • DescriptionBelgian author
  • AliasesFabienne Nothomb; Fabienne Claire Nothomb; Amelie Nothomb
  • BornJuly 9, 1966
  • CountryBelgium
  • ProfessionWriter; Autobiographer
  • WorksAmélie Nothomb
  • AwardsCommander Of The Order Of The Crown; Grand Prix Du Roman De L'Académie Française