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Georges Simenon, born on February 13, 1903, and died on September 4, 1989, was a renowned Belgian writer. He is best known for his detective novels, particularly the series featuring Inspector Maigret.

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Famous Georges Simenon Quotes

“We have a tendency to imagine people the way we would like them to be.”

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Book:Maigret Hesitates

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“The fact that we are I don't know how many millions of people, yet communication, complete communication, is completely impossible between two of those people, is to me one of the biggest tragic themes in the world”

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Book:Georges Simenon: An Interview on the Art of Fiction

Source: Georges Simenon: An Interview on the Art of Fiction

About the Author

Born: February 13, 1903
Died: September 4, 1989
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 32

Books & Sources

Georges Simenon: An Interview on the Art of FictionRelated source material

Maigret HesitatesRelated source material

Maigret and the KillerRelated source material

My Friend MaigretRelated source material

The EngagementRelated source material

The Hanged Man of Saint-PholienRelated source material

The TrainRelated source material

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