“I maintained a tactical silence. When you maintain a tactical silence and look people right in the eye, as if drinking in their words, they talk. People like to be listened to, as every researcher knows--every researcher, every writer, every spy.”
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Michel Houellebecq is a French author known for his incisive social commentary and unique literary style. His works often explore themes of loneliness, consumerism, and the meaning of human existence in modern society. more
“Never underestimate wisdom in silence, proof isn't always a mouthful of words.”
“Sometimes Truth cannot be silenced.”
“I had dedicated my life to words. But sometimes, words are not needed.”