Quotes by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, known simply as Colette, was a groundbreaking French novelist and actress born on January 28, 1873. Renowned for her vivid, sensual prose and exploration of female identity, she gained fame for her semi-autobiographical novel, "Gigi," which later inspired a successful film and stage adaptation. Throughout her career, Colette challenged societal norms, portraying complex female characters and relationships. Her legacy endures as a pioneer of feminist literature, celebrating the richness of women's experiences and emotions in an era when such voices were often silenced.

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"Writing only leads to more writing."

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

"It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship."

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

"Total absence of humor renders life impossible."

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

"The woman who thinks she is intelligent demands equal rights with men. A woman who is intelligent does not."

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"Jealousy is not at all low, but it catches us humbled and bowed down, at first sight."

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"The lovesick, the betrayed, and the jealous all smell alike."

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"What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner."

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"I love my past, I love my present. I am not ashamed of what I have had, and I am not sad because I no longer have it."

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"Be happy. It's one way of being wise."

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

"A woman who thinks she is intelligent demands the same rights as man. An intelligent woman gives up."

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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