In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
ANDRE MAUROISIn literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
ANDRE MAUROISThe most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.
ANDRE MAUROISThe effectiveness of work increases according to geometric progression if there are no interruptions.
ANDRE MAUROISNo one can be profoundly original who does not avoid eccentricity.
ANDRE MAUROISIf you value a man’s regard, strive with him. As to liking, you like your newspaper – and despise it.
ANDRE MAUROISAn artist must be a reactionary. He has to stand out against the tenor of the age and not go flopping along.
ANDRE MAUROISWithout a family, man, alone in the world, trembles with the cold.
ANDRE MAUROISLost Illusion is the undisclosed title of every novel.
ANDRE MAUROISThe most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.
ANDRE MAUROISSmile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them.
ANDRE MAUROISOld age is far more than white hair, wrinkles, the feeling that it is too late and the game finished, that the stage belongs to the rising generations.
ANDRE MAUROISModesty and unselfishness – these are the virtues which men praise – and pass by.
ANDRE MAUROISTo be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.
ANDRE MAUROISThere are certain persons for whom pure Truth is a poison.
ANDRE MAUROISConversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.
ANDRE MAUROISWe appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence.
ANDRE MAUROIS