La sagesse et la destinée by Maurice Maeterlinck

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Author Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949
Title La sagesse et la destinée
Credits Produced by Joris Van Dael, Mireille Harmelin and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "La sagesse et la destinée" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores profound themes such as wisdom, fate, justice, happiness, and love in the context of human existence. Maeterlinck reflects on the struggles and aspirations of individuals, suggesting that understanding these abstract concepts is essential to navigate life’s complexities. The opening of the work sets the stage for these philosophical explorations, introducing the reader to the book's central themes through a series of contemplative meditations. Maeterlinck begins by acknowledging the irony in discussing concepts like happiness and justice amid humanity's suffering and misfortunes. He critiques traditional moralists for focusing primarily on the ideal sage while neglecting the suffering of the masses. With rich metaphors, he contrasts two significant destinies — one led by instinct and adversity, and another guided by the consciousness of one’s deeper self. This duality illustrates the idea that our inner state shapes how we perceive and respond to external events, underscoring the transformative power of wisdom on one’s destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Wisdom
Subject Fate and fatalism
Category Text
EBook-No. 11178
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Most Recently Updated Feb 20, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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