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# Jacques Yonnet

(1915–1974)   Writer

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Jacques Yonnet was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Jacques Yonnet

Born June 22, 1915

Died August 16, 1974

Profession Writer

## About Jacques Yonnet

French writer and poet (1915–1974)...

##  Quotes by Jacques Yonnet

> [“You know, a carving, especially if it’s polychrome, is not meant to move. These faces, these half-bodies, when you animate them, they’re…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jacques-yonnet/you-know-a-carving-especially-if-it-s-polychrome-is-not-meant-to-move/)

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> [“Whenever you feel the urge‚ go and lie down‚ somewhere nice and warm‚ and take a nap. But mind you don’t just…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jacques-yonnet/whenever-you-feel-the-urge-go-and-lie-down-somewhere-nice-and-warm/)

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> [“Fortunately the City is vigilant. It too has its secret weapons. Since the summer it has released safety valves that form part…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jacques-yonnet/fortunately-the-city-is-vigilant-it-too-has-its-secret-weapons-since/)

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