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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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“Only in this world do we laugh: in hell, it won't be possible; and in heaven, it won't be proper.”

World Heaven Laughing Hell This World Laughter

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“There are places and moments in which one is so completely alone that one sees the world entire.”

World Moments Solitude

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“The danger of success is that it makes us forget the world's dreadful injustice.”

World Forget Danger Injustice Forget The World

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“We are in the world to laugh. In purgatory or in hell we shall no longer be able to do so. And in heaven it would not be proper.”

World Able Heaven Laughing Hell Laughter Purgatory

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“I have a remarkable memory; I forget everything. It is wonderfully convenient. It is as though the world were constantly renewing itself for me.”

World Memories Forget Remarkable Convenient Forget Everything

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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The journal of Jules RenardRelated source material

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