Louis-Ferdinand Celine

Novelist

1894-05-27 – 1961-07-01

Louis-Ferdinand Celine was a French novelist and physician known for Journey to the End of the Night. His style had a major influence on 20th-century prose. He remains a controversial figure due to his antisemitic writings.

Quotes by Louis-Ferdinand Celine

For the poor of this world, two major ways of expiring are available: either by the absolute indifference of your fellow-men in peace-time, or by the homicidal passion of these same when war breaks out.
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If you aren't rich, you should always look useful.
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