Quotes by Jules Renard

Jules Renard, born on February 22, 1864, in Châlons-du-Maine, France, was a celebrated playwright, novelist, and diarist whose keen observations of human nature resonate through his works. Renowned for his sharp wit and profound insight, he captured the essence of the French rural experience and the complexities of life in his writings. His most famous work, "Poil de Carotte," remains a significant piece of literature, illustrating the struggles of childhood with a blend of humor and melancholy. Renard's legacy endures as a testament to the power of language and introspection.

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"It is not how old you are, but how you are old."

Jules Renard

"It doesn't pay to say too much when you are mad enough to choke. For the word that stings the deepest is the word that is never spoke, Let the other fellow wrangle till the storm has blown away, then he'll do a heap of thinking about the things you didn't say."

Jules Renard

"Failure is not our only punishment for laziness; there is also the success of others."

Jules Renard

"I finally know what distinguishes man from the other beasts: financial worries."

Jules Renard

"Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired."

Jules Renard

"Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it."

Jules Renard

"Love is like an hourglass, with the heart filling up as the brain empties."

Jules Renard

"On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it."

Jules Renard

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