Oh, would that my mind could let fall its dead ideas, as the tree does its withered leaves!

Oh, would that my mind could let fall its dead ideas, as the tree does its withered leaves!

The quote “Oh, would that my mind could let fall its dead ideas, as the tree does its withered leaves!” encapsulates the essence of Andre Gide’s philosophy and approach to life. Gide, a French author and Nobel laureate, was known for his introspective and philosophical works that explored the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of self-discovery.