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# Abel Hermant

(1861–1950)   Linguist   France

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Abel Hermant was a linguist from France, best known for *La carrière*.

## Quick Facts About Abel Hermant

Born February 3, 1861

Died September 29, 1950

Nationality France

Profession Linguist

Notable works La carrière

Spouse Georgette Charpentier

## About Abel Hermant

Abel Hermant was a French novelist, playwright, essayist and writer, and member of the Académie française.

## Awards & Honors

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

##  Quotes by Abel Hermant

> [In keeping people straight, principle is not as powerful as a policeman.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abel-hermant/in-keeping-people-straight-principle-is-not-as-powerful-as-a-policeman/)

[Abel Hermant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abel-hermant/)

[Integrity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/integrity/)

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> [I have no idea what the mind of a lowlife scoundrel is like, but I know what the mind of an honest…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abel-hermant/i-have-no-idea-what-the-mind-of-a-lowlife-scoundrel-is-like-but-i/)

[Abel Hermant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abel-hermant/)

[Crazy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/crazy/)

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> [Heroism does not require spiritual maturity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abel-hermant/heroism-does-not-require-spiritual-maturity/)

[Abel Hermant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abel-hermant/)

[Doe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/doe/)

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> [Lies kill love, it's been said. Well, what about frankness, then.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/abel-hermant/lies-kill-love-it-s-been-said-well-what-about-frankness-then/)

[Abel Hermant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/abel-hermant/)

[Frankness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/frankness/)

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