Jacques Prévert

Jacques Prévert (4 February 1900 – 11 April 1977) was a French poet and screenwriter renowned for his poetry collection Paroles and for film collaborations with Marcel Carné, including Les Enfants du Paradis. His work employs simple language, everyday imagery and humanist themes, reflected in many of his lines about memory and happiness.

Quotes by Jacques Prévert

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Even if happiness forgets you a little bit, never completely forget about it. — Jacques Prévert

Remembering Happiness in Times of Forgetfulness

Finally, turning from abstraction to action, Prévert’s words invite practical reflection: how can we keep happiness within reach? Keeping gratitude journals, savoring small pleasures, or revisiting cherished memories are simple strategies supported by research in positive psychology (Seligman, 2002). By never completely forgetting happiness, we prepare ourselves to welcome it back, ensuring our outlook remains hopeful, even during life’s darkest chapters. [...]

Created on: 6/27/2025