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Jean Anouilh, a French dramatist, was born on June 23, 1910, and passed away on October 3, 1987. His works are characterized by profound philosophical thoughts and unique dramatic style, making him one of the most important representatives of French theater in the 20th century.

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Famous Jean Anouilh Quotes

“Don't make the mistake of believing it's enough to reproduce the realities of life.... The object of art is to give life a shape, and to do it by every conceivable artifice.”

Giving Believe Art Enough Reality Mistake Objects Shapes Art Is Reality Of Life Artifice

Book:The rehearsal: a play in three acts

Source: The rehearsal: a play in three acts

“In matters of money there's no such thing as enough.”

Matter Enough Money

Book:Plays: Thieves' carnival. Medea. Cécile, or The school for fathers. Traveler without luggage. The orchestra. Episode in the life of an author. Catch as catch can

Source: Plays: Thieves' carnival. Medea. Cécile, or The school for fathers. Traveler without luggage. The orchestra. Episode in the life of an author. Catch as catch can

“Oh, love is real enough; you will find it someday, but it has one archenemy - and that is life.”

Love Real Enough Love Is Enemy Someday Real Love

Book:Plays: Restless heart. Time remembered. Ardèle. Mademoiselle Colombe. The lark

Source: Plays: Restless heart. Time remembered. Ardèle. Mademoiselle Colombe. The lark

“Poor little men, poor little cocks! As soon as they're old enough, they swell their plumage to be conquerors. If they only knew that it's enough to be just a little bit wounded and sad in order to obtain everything without fighting for it.”

Ifs Men Littles Enough Order Fighting Bits Poor Little Bit Wounded Conqueror Little Man

Author:Jean Anouilh