113 Quotes by Jean Anouilh

Talent is a faucet. When it is on, one must write. Inspiration is a farce that poets have invented to give themselves importance.

Hysterics are the hallmark of the production of genius. Insults are its common currency.

Beauty is one of the rare things which does not lead to doubt of God.

Antigone — Et serre moi. Plus fort que tu ne m'as jamais serrée. Que toute ta force s'imprime dans moi. Hémon — Là. De toute ma force.

It bothered me that whatever was waiting wasn't waiting for me

Saintliness is also a temptation.

C'est la grande faiblesse des hommes de projeter ce qu'ils ont refoulé en eux - sur les autres.

Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed.

My part is not a heroic one, but I shall play my part.