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Georges Simenon

The fact that we are I don't know how many millions of people, yet communication, complete communication, is completely impossible between two of those people, is to me one of the biggest tragic themes in the world.

Georges Simenon

Communication

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Georges Simenon is pointing out that despite living among millions of people, it remains impossible for two individuals to fully understand each other. He sees this failure of perfect communication as a profound and sad reality in human life.

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