“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes” ~ Marcel Proust

I have always loved drawing eyes. Eyes express the depth and disposition of their owners’ moods.

They bring portraits to life and express a range of emotions—fear, sadness, happiness, interest, anger, confusion. Here is a sampling of eyes drawn through the years.

More on the author of today’s quote: Marcel Proust (pronounced proost) is best known for his monumental seven-volume novel—À la recherche du temps perdu’ (In Search of Lost Time), also translated as `Remembrance of Things Past’.

This work is considered one of the greatest achievements in literature due to its intricate exploration of memory, time, love and society.

“Desire makes everything blossom; possession makes everything wither and fade.” Proust first and foremost wanted us to be grateful for our initial circumstances in life. He wanted us not to despair at how our life is but rather, to feel appreciative for what we have.

Links to more information:

• A recent article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/11/17/marcel-proust-century/
• A short video about Proust: https://youtu.be/9mLdo4uMJUU?si=XuiNiqNXwZ9x9Hwi

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