"You can calculate the worth of a man by the number of his enemies, and the importance of a work of art by the harm that is spoken of it."

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The theme of work is universal, yet Gustave Flaubert manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on work often shapes our reality.

About Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert was a French novelist. He has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country and abroad. He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert.

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