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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

“Born enemies don't fight. Nations you would say were designed to go to war against each other by their skins, their language, their smell; always jealous of each other, always hating each other; they're not the ones who fight. You will find the real antagonists in nations fate has groomed and made ready for the same war.”

Made War Real Hate Fighting Language Nations Born Enemy Fate Ready Skins Smell Jealous Antagonist

Author:Jean Giraudoux

“There are truths which can kill a nation.”

Truth Nations

Book:Three plays

Source: Three plays

“Half the human race can change its name and sometimes its nation without suffering — at least half! All women!”

Humans Sometimes Suffering Names Nations Race Half Human Race

Book:Three plays

Source: Three plays

“The spirit of a nation is what counts-the look in its eyes.”

Looks Eye Spirit Nations

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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