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Charles Gounod
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Charles Gounod

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Charles-François Gounod

French • Educator • Writer

Born: 25 October, 1818 Died: 18 October, 1893 2 Published Quotes

French composer, essayist on aesthetics, and Prix de Rome laureate revered for his reflections on artistic humility and beauty.

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Charles-François Gounod (17 June 1818 – 18 October 1893) was a renowned French composer and writer on musical aesthetics. Winner of the prestigious Prix de Rome, Gounod combined lyrical grace with deep philosophical reflection on creativity, tradition, and artistic discipline.

His autobiographical writings in Memoirs of an Artist remain a classic reflection on how artistic mastery requires lifelong humility.

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#Gratitude #Happiness #inner-peace #Life #Education #humility #spirituality #Wisdom
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