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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

“The innocent one is he who does not explain, for whom life is both a mystery and a total light, one who does not complain... For innocence admits of neither regret nor dispute. The innocent one assumes all responsibility.”

Doe Light Life Is Responsibility Mystery Regret Assuming Complaining Innocent Innocence Disputes

Author:Jean Giraudoux

“Sadness flies on the wings of the morning, and out of the heart of darkness comes the light.”

Source: The Madwoman of Chaillot: Comedy in Two Acts

“All the evil in the world is the fault of the self-styled pure in heart, a result of their eagerness to unearth secrets and expose them to the light of the sun.”

World Heart Self Light Evil Results Secret Sun Pure Faults Reform Eagerness

Book:Collected Plays of Jean Giradoux

Source: Collected Plays of Jean Giradoux

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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