Paul-Jean Toulet quotes

Paul-Jean Toulet was a French poet and novelist noted for his delicate, ironic style and evocative verses. His most famous work, "Les Contrerimes", is celebrated for its inventive structure and melancholy wit. He remains an influential figure in French literature, admired for his unique voice and subtle lyricism. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Benáres, that name is full of odours which have fled. By thy shores I saw the smoke from the pyres of three dead.

Paul-Jean Toulet

We loved each other. No faithfulness my love did lack. Love, you divine flame; you hole of colour: black.

Paul-Jean Toulet

A mops thinks 'I commited heresy'. But did it? To be a heretic, you have to know the Spirit.

Paul-Jean Toulet

Love is like those second-rate hotels where all the luxury is in the lobby.

Paul-Jean Toulet