Péguy

British

/ peɡi /

noun

Charles (ʃarl). 1873–1914, French poet and essayist, whose works include Le Mystère de la charité de Jeanne d'Arc (1910); founder of the journal Cahiers de la quinzaine (1900–14): killed in World War I

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This is a philosophical reflection which relates to the original title, which is a quote from Charles Péguy.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2021

“We rarely have empty beds. Malnutrition is a serious problem,” said Dr. Péguy Lundy, a Haitian doctor who attends to these children.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2018

Historical drama written and directed by Bruno Dumont, based on novels by Charles Péguy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2018

Wallace also quotes the observation of the writer Charles Péguy, killed in the first world war, that tyranny is by definition better organised than freedom.

From The Guardian • Feb. 3, 2017

So Péguy faded out of sight on the very opening day of the battle of the Marne, yet each of these young men was immediately perceived to have embodied the gallantry of his country.

From Some Diversions of a Man of Letters by Gosse, Edmund

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