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“... tu sais le pauvre parle fort, c'est une de ses caractéristiques, un invariant historique et géographique, il parle fort depuis toujours et dans le monde entier, il parle d'autant plus fort qu'il est entouré de pauvres, le pauvre, et qui parlent fort eux aussi, pour se faire entendre, comprends-tu? Le pauvre a la cloison mince. Et il jure beaucoup, c'est vrai, mais sans penser à mal, rassure-toi...”

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Book:Chagrin d'école
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Chagrin d'école

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Daniel Pennac
Daniel Pennac

Daniel Pennac, born on December 1, 1944, is a renowned French writer known for his humorous, satirical, and insightful works. His writing has won him numerous literary awards in France and has been translated into multiple languages, gaining international acclaim. more

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