Be faithful to that which exists within yourself. – Andre Gide
Know thyself! A maxim as pernicious as it is ugly. Whoever observes himself arrests his own development. A caterpillar who wanted to know itself well would never become a butterfly. – Andre Gide
There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them. – Andre Gide
The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity. – Andre Gide
President Obama called for a we nation in his Inauguration Address. Art convenes. It is not just inspirational. It is aspirational. It pricks the walls of our compartmentalized minds, opens our hearts and makes us brave. And thats what we need most in our country today. – Anna Deavere Smith