Daniel Pennac quotes

Daniel Pennac is a French writer and former teacher, widely celebrated for his novels, essays, and children's books. His "Malaussène Saga" brought him international acclaim and a devoted readership. He is also known for his reflections on reading and education, inspiring both readers and educators worldwide. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Time spent reading, like time spent loving, increases our lifetime. (Daniel Pennac)
A well-chosen book saves you from everything, including yourself. View quote
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All it takes is one teacher - just one - to save us from ourselves and make us forget all the others. View quote
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The teacher is commodified, the school is a shop, the subjects are consumer goods. To read, to think, to reflect, isn't a question of want, it's a question of need. View quote
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Schools everywhere have always confined themselves to making students learn techniques and write essays, while proscribing treading for pleasure. It seems to be established in perpetuity, in every part of the world, that enjoyment has no part to play in the curriculum, and that knowledge can only be the fruit of suffering. View quote
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If young people don't like reading, let's not blame television or the modern world or school. Or rather, blame them all, but only after asking what we have done to that ideal reader since the days when we played at being both storyteller and book. View quote
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I master my doubts now. I have fun with them, they're my travelling companions. View quote
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Each country thinks its school is in a specific crisis, without ever linking the school's crisis to that of the society around it. View quote
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