No one ever has time to examine himself honestly, and most … - Françoise Sagan

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No one ever has time to examine himself honestly, and most people look no further than their neighbors' eyes, in which they may see their own reflection.

Françoise Sagan

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Françoise Sagan (21 June 1935 – 24 September 2004), real name Françoise Quoirez, was a French dramatist, playwright, novelist, and screenwriter, most famous for works with strong romantic themes involving wealthy and disillusioned bourgeois characters.

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Alternative Names: Françoise Quoirez • Francoise Sagan • Françoise Delphine Quoirez

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