Edmond de Goncourt

Biography Edmond de Goncourt (1822 - 1896)
French critic and writer
Also called: Goncourt.
Was born on 26 may 1822.
Died on 16 jul 1896, at 74 years old.
Origin country France
Quotes by Edmond de GoncourtFrench writer, critic, book publisher and the founder of the Académie Goncourt.

Never speak of yourself to others; make them talk about...
Quote by Edmond de Goncourt about contentment, art, magic

Genius is the talent of a person who is dead.
Quote by Edmond de Goncourt about genius, talent, people

The newspaper is the natural enemy of the book, as the...
Quote by Edmond de Goncourt about literature, enemies, woman

A painting in a museum hears more ridiculous opinions...
Quote by Edmond de Goncourt about opinion, painting, world