Quote by Gustave Flaubert
One mustnt ask apple trees for oranges, France for sun, women for

One mustnt ask apple trees for oranges, France for sun, women for love, life for happiness. – Gustave Flaubert

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There are neither good nor bad subjects. From the point of view of pure Art, you could almost establish it as an axiom that the subject is irrelevant, style itself being an absolute manner of seeing things. – Gustave Flaubert

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It is the paradox of life that the way to miss pleasure is to seek it first. The very first condition of lasting happiness is that a life should be full of purpose, aiming at something outside self. – Hugo Black

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Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them. – Albert Camus

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A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. – Sydney Smith

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I am deeply grateful for the concern of all those who constantly prayed for my happiness. – Princess Margaret

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