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I love good sense above all, perhaps because I have none
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"I love good sense above all, perhaps because I have none"

- Gustave Flaubert

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In this quote, Gustave Flaubert expresses his adoration for great sense, or intelligence and functionality, above all else. He acknowledges that he himself might not possess this quality, which might be seen as a self-deprecating statement. Flaubert might be indicating that he is drawn to those who have good sense due to the fact that it is something he lacks and wishes to have. Additionally, he could be highlighting the value of good sense in a world where it may be doing not have. Overall, this quote showcases Flaubert's gratitude for intelligence and his own humbleness in acknowledging his own imperfections.

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Gustave Flaubert This quote is written / told by Gustave Flaubert between December 12, 1821 and May 8, 1880. He was a famous Novelist from France. The author also have 57 other quotes.

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