Pierre Boulle
Born: 02-19-1912
Pierre Boulle was a French novelist and engineer, renowned for his imaginative storytelling. Born in 1912 in Avignon, France, he is best known for his works "The Bridge over the River Kwai" and "Planet of the Apes," both of which were adapted into acclaimed films. Boulle's writing often explored themes of human conflict and societal issues. His unique blend of adventure and intellect has left a lasting impact on literature and film.
Book summaries for books written by Pierre Boulle
Quotes
A planet where apes evolved from men? There's got to be an answer.
Take your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape!
Man has no understanding. He can be taught a few simple tricks, nothing more.
It's a madhouse! A madhouse!
The right to possess and bear arms is a human right, George.
The only good human is a dead human.
We are not beasts. We are human beings.
I can teach you many things. And I can teach you how to be a man.
It does not matter if you are a man or an ape. Power is always desirable.
There is no future for man on this planet.
Ape has killed ape!
I am a seeker. I am a searcher. I am a discoverer, and a finder of lost souls.