Quote by André Gide
What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it

What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it, only what destroys it can be told. – André Gide

Other quotes by André 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. – André Gide

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Adversity
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The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity. – André Gide

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Hypocrisy
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An author plants the alphabet — and harvests flowers, nourishment, and weeds. – Terri Guillemets

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Publication – is the auction of the Mind of Man. – Emily Dickinson

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Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. – E.L. Doctorow

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It’s not plagiarism — I’m recycling words, as any good environmentally conscious writer would do. – Uniek Swain

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