René Etiemble

French academic (1909–2002).

Born January 26th, 1909 in Mayenne.

Died January 7th, 2002 at 92 years old in Dreux.

Occupations
historian, orientalist, sinologist, translator, university teacher

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson