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George Bernanos

George Bernanos (1888–1948) was a French novelist and essayist known for his Catholic themes and moral intensity, author of The Diary of a Country Priest and Under the Sun of Satan. His work addresses spiritual crisis and human responsibility, combining vivid psychological insight with a critique of modernity.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by George Bernanos

It is the first of all the problems of the mind to imagine that it can do everything. — Georges Bernanos

The Mind’s First Illusion of Omnipotence

Bernanos begins with a severe but revealing claim: the mind’s earliest mistake is believing in its own unlimited power. In other words, intelligence easily slips from confidence into arrogance, mistaking analytical abili...

Created on: 5/10/2026

We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future. — George Bernanos

Wisdom Comes from Responsibility for the Future – George Bernanos

This quote suggests that true wisdom does not come merely from remembering past experiences but from taking responsibility for what lies ahead. Learning from the past is important, but wisdom is demonstrated through proa...

Created on: 2/14/2025