Goncourt/career

Famous quotes containing the words goncourt and/or career:

“Debauchery is perhaps an act of despair in the face of infinity.”
—Edmond De Goncourt (1822–1896)

“I seemed intent on making it as difficult for myself as possible to pursue my “male” career goal. I not only procrastinated endlessly, submitting my medical school application at the very last minute, but continued to crave a conventional female role even as I moved ahead with my “male” pursuits.”
—Margaret S. Mahler (1897–1985)