Jean Giraudoux

French novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright.

Born October 29th, 1882 in Bellac. [ref]

Died January 31st, 1944 at 61 years old in Paris. [ref]

Occupations
author, diplomat, essayist, novelist, playwright, screenwriter
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving