“The inertia of the mind urges it to slide down the easy slope of imagination, rather than to climb the steep slope of introspection.”

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.