What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it, only what destroys it can be told. РAndr̩ Gide
In order to judge properly, one must get away somewhat from what one is judging, after having loved it. This is true of countries, of persons, and of oneself. РAndr̩ Gide
The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity. РAndr̩ Gide
Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. РAndr̩ Gide
I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I owe even more to my enemies. The real person springs life under a sting even better than under a caress. РAndr̩ Gide
