Proust Quotes

In a country like France, so ancient, their history is full of outstanding people, so they carry a heavy weight on their back. Who could write in French after Proust or Flaubert?

I've read Proust and Stendhal. That keeps you in your place.

I find it's impossible for me to read Proust.

After Proust, there are certain things that simply cannot be done again. He marks off for you the boundaries of your talent.

Narrative art, the novel, from Murasaki to Proust, has produced great works of poetry.

My mother was right: When you've got nothing left, all you can do is get into silk underwear and start reading Proust.