“A man with nothing to die for has even less for which to live.”
“To die is nothing. Begin by living. It’s less funny and lasts longer.”
Mourir, ce n'est rien. Commence donc par vivre. C'est moins drôle et c'est plus long.
Roméo et Jeannette (1946), Act 3.
Original
Mourir, ce n'est rien. Commence donc par vivre. C'est moins drôle et c'est plus long."[]
The Theatre of Jean Anouilh
Variant: Mourir, ce n'est rien. Commence donc par vivre. C'est moins drôle et c'est plus long.
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Jean Anouilh 9
French playwright 1910–1987Related quotes
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