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About Francoise Sagan
Francoise Sagan — Life and Legacy
Francoise Sagan was a prominent French author whose literary career began with the publication of 'Bonjour Tristesse' at just 18 years old. Her writing often delved into the intricacies of love, freedom, and the human condition, challenging societal norms surrounding relationships and emotional expression. Sagan's quote, 'Love is a game that two can play and both win,' encapsulates her belief in the potential for mutual joy in romantic connections, while also acknowledging the inherent risks involved. She often portrayed love as a source of both ecstasy and suffering, as seen in her assertion that 'The more one loves, the more one suffers.' This duality reflects her nuanced understanding of human emotions, where freedom is intertwined with the complexities of attachment. Sagan's work continues to resonate, as her insights into love and personal freedom invite readers to confront their own emotional landscapes, making her a significant figure in 20th-century literature.
Quote collection
Francoise Sagan quotes (page 1 of 5)
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"It seems to me that there are two kinds of trickery: the "fronts" people assume before one another's eyes, and the "front" a writer puts on the face of reality."
"To jealousy, nothing is more frightful than laughter."
"There is a certain age when a woman must be beautiful to be loved, and then there comes a time when she must be loved to be beautiful."
"Money may not buy happiness, but I'd rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus."
"I have loved to the point of madness; That which is called madness, That which to me, Is the only sensible way to love."
"A dress makes no sense unless it inspires men to take it off of you."
"I like men to behave like men. I like them strong and childish."
"One can never speak enough of the virtues, the dangers, the power of shared laughter."
"Art must take reality by surprise."
"For what are we looking for if not to please? I do not know if the desire to attract others comes from a superabundance of vitality, possessiveness, or the hidden, unspoken need to be reassured."
"Love lasts about seven years. That's how long it takes for the cells of the body to totally replace themselves."
"I always believe things are going to work out."
"People respect unhappiness and find it especially hard to forgive success."
"Love is worth whatever it costs."
"If you treat life well, life is usually good to you. And I love life. There's a long-standing affair between us."
"Curiosity is the beginning of all wisdom."
"I think the best way to waste time is to try to save time."
"For this was the round of love: fear which leads on desire, tenderness and fury, and that brutal anguish which triumphantly follows pleasure."
"Writing is just having a sheet of paper, a pen and not a shadow of an idea of what you are going to say."