Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Jules Renard Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: France
  • Born: Jan 22, 1864
  • Died: May 22, 1910

Pierre-Jules Renard or Jules Renard was a French author and member of the Académie Goncourt, most famous for the works Poil de carotte and Les Histoires Naturelles. Among his other works are Le Plaisir de rompre and Huit jours à la campagne.

There are places and moments in which one is so completely alone that one sees the world entire. alone

Truth makes many appeals, not the least of which is its power to shock. power

The danger of success is that it makes us forget the world's dreadful injustice. success

Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money. money

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

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness there is also the success of others. failure & success

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake

32 quotes from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 views from Victor Hugo

73 views from Victor Hugo