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The Saltimbanque
Dead leaves are gathered by the shovelful. Jacques spoke simply. For lovers. Children. Dreamers.
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Era
Life and journey
Jacques was the poet of the streets. wrote for everyone.
Their thought
Tender anarchism. freedom, children and lovers. humor.
What they leave us
most read French poet. poetry accessible to all.
Major works
Paroles (1946).
Children of Paradise (1945).
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5 quotes
“Il faudrait essayer d'être heureux, ne serait-ce que pour donner l'exemple.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“We should try to be happy, if only to set an example.”
— Inconnu
“Le temps passe, le temps passe, Madame, le temps passe, et l'on ne fait rien.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“Time passes, time passes, Madam, time passes, and we do nothing.”
— Inconnu
“La vie est une cerise, la mort est un noyau, l'amour un cerisier.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“Life is a cherry, death is a pit, love is a cherry tree.”
— Inconnu
“Paris est tout petit pour ceux qui s'aiment d'un aussi grand amour.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“Paris is very small for those who love each other with such great love.”
— Inconnu
“Quand on n'a pas ce que l'on aime, il faut aimer ce que l'on a.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“When one does not have what one loves, one must love what one has.”
— Inconnu
