When truth is no longer free, freedom is no longer real: the truths of the police are the truths of today.
—Jacques Prevert
Topics: Censorship
An orange on the table, your dress on the rug, and you in my bed, sweet present of the present, cool of night, warmth of my life.
—Jacques Prevert
Topics: Lovers, Love
Even if happiness forgets you a little bit, never completely forget about it.
—Jacques Prevert
Topics: Happiness
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