French dramatist noted for his reinterpretations of Greek myths (1910-1987)

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Until the day of his death, no man can be sure of his courage.
Life is a wonderful thing to talk about, or to read about in history books - but it is terrible when one has to live it.
To say yes, you have to sweat and roll up your sleeves and plunge both hands into life up to the elbows. It's easy to say no, even if it means dying.
Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know He is.
God is on everyone's side and in the last analysis, he is on the side with plenty of money and large armies.
Life is very nice, but it lacks form. It's the aim of art to give it some.
Love is, above all else, the gift of oneself.
Propaganda is a soft weapon hold it in your hands too long, and it will move about like a snake, and strike the other way.
Saintliness is also a temptation.
Talent is like a faucet while it is open, you have to write. Inspiration - a hoax fabricated by poets for their self-importance.
Talent is like a faucet; while it is open, you have to write. Inspiration? - a hoax fabricated by poets for their self-importance.
The true masters of the art of living are already happy if they are not unhappy.

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