“To make ourselves invisible to creditors or to the envious, and even to our own worries, we can take advantage here on earth of a great democratic institution-in fact, democracy's only success-the night.”
Book:Three plays
Quote by Jean Giraudoux
Work
Three plays
This volume compiles three distinct plays, showcasing a variety of styles and themes in theater. more
Author
Jean Giraudoux
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. more
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Source: Collected Plays of Jean Giradoux
Source: Collected Plays of Jean Giradoux
“During war we imprison the rights of man.”
Source: Judith. Tiger at the gates. Duel of angels
“Everyone, when there's war in the air, learns to live in a new element: falsehood.”
Source: Judith. Tiger at the gates. Duel of angels
“In the master there is a servant, in the servant a master.”
“The more peculiarly his own a man's character is, the better it fits him.”
Source: De Officiis Or on Duties on Obligations