Literature in France seems to be undergoing a crisis now, and nothing comes immediately to mind.
Simone de BeauvoirI could see no reason for being sad. Itยดs just that it makes me unhappy not to feel happy.
Simone de BeauvoirSometimes you can accept an important post, on condition that it really puts you in a position to help women. Unfortunately, women who have important posts very often adopt masculine standards-power, ambition, personal success - and cut themselves off from other women.
Simone de Beauvoir