To joke in the face of danger is the supreme politeness, a delicate refusal to cast oneself as a tragic hero.
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To joke in the face of danger is the supreme politeness, a delicate refusal to cast oneself as a tragic hero.
EDMOND ROSTANDMy heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little flowers of eloquence.
EDMOND ROSTANDAll our souls are written in our eyes.
EDMOND ROSTANDAll our souls are written in our eyes.
EDMOND ROSTANDAnd if kisses in these words could travel too, Madam, you’d read this letter with your lips.
EDMOND ROSTANDA pessimist is a man who tells the truth prematurely.
EDMOND ROSTANDTake it, and turn to facts my fantasies.
EDMOND ROSTANDTo offend is my pleasure; I love to be hated.
EDMOND ROSTANDYou must believe me when I believe, and not when I doubt.
EDMOND ROSTANDA great nose may be an index Of a great soul.
EDMOND ROSTANDTo joke in the face of danger is the supreme politeness, a delicate refusal to cast oneself as a tragic hero.
EDMOND ROSTANDA great nose may be an index Of a great soul.
EDMOND ROSTANDMy heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little flowers of eloquence.
EDMOND ROSTANDThe dream, alone, is of interest. What is life without a dream?
EDMOND ROSTANDYou must believe me when I believe, and not when I doubt.
EDMOND ROSTANDA kiss is a secret which takes the lips for the ear.
EDMOND ROSTAND