“I will pass quickly over this period, for I am afraid that if I look at it closely, I shall revive memories that are too painful…my conscience troubles me so much at those moments that I am obliged to resort to some expedient like lighting a cigarette, putting on a record, or telephoning to a friend. Then gradually I begin to think of something else. But I do not like having to take refuge in forgetfulness and frivolity instead of facing my memories and fighting them.”
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Françoise Sagan,
Bonjour tristesse
