“It's so curious: one can resist tears and 'behave' very well in the hardest hours of grief. But then someone makes you a friendly sign behind a window, or one notices that a flower that was in bud only yesterday has suddenly blossomed, or a letter slips from a drawer... and everything collapses.”
Quote by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
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Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
French novelist known for her unique female perspective and literary style. Colette's works are characterized by their autobiographical nature and were published under the pen name Sidonie Gabrielle Colette. Her notable works include 'Claude Moine' and 'Gigi'. Colette's literature has had a profound impact on 20th-century women's literature. more
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