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Jean Giraudoux was a French novelist born on October 29, 1882, and died on January 31, 1944. His works are known for their unique humor and profound insight, and are considered classics of French literature.

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Famous Jean Giraudoux Quotes

“Water is the one substance from which the earth can conceal nothing; it sucks out its innermost secrets and brings them to our very lips.”

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Book:The Madwoman of Chaillot: Comedy in Two Acts

Source: The Madwoman of Chaillot: Comedy in Two Acts

“A man has only one way of being immortal on earth: he has to forget he is a mortal.”

Men Way Earth Forget Mortals One Way Immortal Demise

Book:Judith. Tiger at the gates. Duel of angels

Source: Judith. Tiger at the gates. Duel of angels

“To make ourselves invisible to creditors or to the envious, and even to our own worries, we can take advantage here on earth of a great democratic institution-in fact, democracy's only success-the night.”

Facts Earth Night Worry Democracy Advantage Institutions Democratic Invisible Envious Creditors

Book:Three plays

Source: Three plays

About the Author

Born: October 29, 1882
Died: January 31, 1944
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 71

Books & Sources

Collected Plays of Jean GiradouxRelated source material

Three playsRelated source material

Judith. Tiger at the gates. Duel of angelsRelated source material

The Madwoman of Chaillot: Comedy in Two ActsRelated source material

The play as theaterRelated source material

Choice of the ElectRelated source material

Jean Giraudoux: FOUR PLAYS, ADAPTED, AND WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MAURICE VALENCYRelated source material

La guerre de Troie n'aura pas lieuRelated source material

The Madwoman of ChaillotRelated source material

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