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The journal of Jules Renard

The Journal of Jules Renard is a compilation of personal essays and musings that delve into the author's thoughts on various subjects, including art, literature, and life. Renard's writing is known for its wit and philosophical depth, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a thoughtful and observant writer. more

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Jules Renard
Jules Renard

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. more

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“We musn't forget old people with their rotten bodies, old people who are so close to death, something that young people don't want to think about. We musn't forget that our bodies decline, friends die, everyone forgets about us, and the end is solitude. Nor must we forget that these old people were young once, that a lifespan is pathetically short, that one day you're twenty and the next day you're eighty.”