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French playwright born on June 21, 1935, and died on September 24, 2004. Francoise Sagan is known for her unique literary style and profound emotional expression, and is considered an important figure in French literature of the 20th century.

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Famous Francoise Sagan Quotes

“There is no such thing as an ideal man. The ideal man is the man you love at the moment.”

Men Moments He Man Ideals Dating Ideal Man

Author:Francoise Sagan

“There are moments when you feel trapped, ill at ease. A year later the same feeling can turn out to be the theme of a book.”

Feels Years Book Moments Feelings Turns Ill Ease Theme Trapped

Author:Francoise Sagan

“He lifted me up and held me close against him, my head on his shoulder. At that moment I loved him. In the morning light he was as golden, as soft, as gentle as myself, and he would protect me.”

Moments Light Morning Protect Shoulders Golden Gentle That Moment Morning Light

Book:BONOUR TRISTESSE

Source: BONOUR TRISTESSE

“Art must take reality by surprise. It takes those moments which are for us merely a moment, plus a moment, plus another moment, and arbitrarily transforms them into a special series of moments held together by a major emotion.”

Art Moments Reality Together Emotion Special Majors Series Surprise Plus

Author:Francoise Sagan

About the Author

Born: June 21, 1935
Died: September 24, 2004
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 83

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