Quote by: Remy de Gourmont

Deprived of the infinite, man has become what he always was: a supernumerary. He hardly counts; he forms part of the troupe called Humanity; if he misses a cue, he is hissed; and if he drops through the trapdoor another puppet is in readiness to take his place.


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Author Bio


  • NameRemy de Gourmont
  • DescriptionFrench writer
  • BornApril 4, 1858
  • DiedSeptember 27, 1915
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionWriter; Poet; Novelist; Playwright