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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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“Whenever I have talked to anyone at too great length, I am like a man who has drunk too much, and ashamed, doesn't know where to put himself.”

Knows Men Too Much Drunk Ashamed Length

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“I don't know if God exists, but it would be better for His reputation if He didn't.”

“I finally know what distinguishes man from the other beasts: financial worries.”

Knows Men Funny Money Worry Investment Financial Finance Saving Beast Savings

Author:Jules Renard

“We are ignorant of the Beyond because this ignorance is the condition of our own life. Just as ice cannot know fire except by melting and vanishing.”

Knows Death Fire Conditions Dying Ignorance Ignorant Ice Heavenly Death And Dying Melting Vanishing Dying Death Love And Death

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“We don't understand life any better at forty than at twenty, but we know it and admit it”

Knows Twenties Birthday Forty Midlife

Author:Jules Renard

“God, he whom everyone knows, by name.”

Knows God Names

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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