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The void yields up nothing. You have to be a great poet to make it ring.

Yield, Void, Poet

Jules Renard (2008). “The Journal of Jules Renard”, p.250, Tin House Books

It is in the midst of the city that one writes the most inspiring pages about the country.

Country, Inspiration, Writing

The horse is the only animal into which one can bang nails.

Horse, Animal, Bangs

The profession of letters is, after all, the only one in which one can make no money without being ridiculous.

Letters, Ridiculous, Poor

Jules Renard, Louise Bogan, Elizabeth Roget (2008). “The Journal of Jules Renard”, p.245, Tin House Books

I am afraid I shall not find him, but I shall still look for him, for if he exists, he may be appreciative of my efforts.

Effort, Looks, May

Jules Renard (2008). “The Journal of Jules Renard”, p.186, Tin House Books