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“A man who kills cuts himself off in a sense from the human community. In the blink of an eye, he stops being an individual like the rest...Even real killers, professionals. Their manner is aggressive, sarcastic; it's because they need to show off, to make themselves believe they can still exist as men.”

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Book:Maigret and the Killer
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Maigret and the Killer

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Georges Simenon
Georges Simenon

Georges Simenon, born on February 13, 1903, and died on September 4, 1989, was a renowned Belgian writer. He is best known for his detective novels, particularly the series featuring Inspector Maigret. more

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