“Illness is the doctor to whom we pay most heed; to kindness, to knowledge, we make promise only; pain we obey.”

French novelist and essayist of the early 20th century, Proust is best known for his monumental seven-volume novel *In Search of Lost Time*, a deeply introspective exploration of memory, time, and human experience. His lyrical prose and psychological depth have made him a cornerstone of modern literature.