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Jules Renard was a French author born on January 22, 1864, and died on May 22, 1910. Known for his humor, satire, and profound observations, he is considered one of the important symbolist writers in the history of French literature.

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“God does not believe in our God.”

Believe Doe

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“Paradise does not exist, but we must nonetheless strive to be worthy of it.”

Doe Heaven Strive Worthy Paradise

Author:Jules Renard

“If money does not make you happy, give it back”

Ifs Giving Doe Make You Happy

Author:Jules Renard

“Talent is a question of quantity. Talent does not write one page; it writes three hundred.”

Writing Doe Three Talent Genius Pages Hundred Quantity

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“Life is what our character makes it. We fashion it, as a snail does its shell. A man can say: I never made a fortune because it is not in my character to be rich.”

Men Doe Made Character Life Is Rich Fashion Fortune Shells Snail

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

About the Author

Born: January 22, 1864
Died: May 22, 1910
Known for: Author
Quotes: 110

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