Sadness had reigned in undisputed sovereignty over his shadowed childhood.

Much that for us is fraught with with happiness or misery, remains almost unnoticed by the rest of the world.

This book of mine has not been manufactured: it has been garnered.

The wretchedness of ordinary life, endured so gaily when it is part of our normal existence, is made far worse when it comes as something new, and is exaggerated by the working of the imagination.

Forgive me, Bertrand, for having on that day loved in you a beauty in which your self-esteem could take no pride, which could not in any way determine my affection.

When we are nice to others, we generally lose all claim to their respect.

Monsieur Beulier never engaged in thought except to speak the truth, and never spoke except to express his thought.

Even his mother, his own mother, had once accused him of being a snob.

The glutton usually realizes that gout is ever ready to pounce, and that alcohol is bad for him. But possible disaster weighs light in the scale against certain pleasure.

Jean's desires, like those of all men in love, were concentrated on the impossible.

It was not that Madame Santeuil's moral values had altered, but only her view of the moral values of others.

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

War had bled color from everything, leaving nothing but a storm of gray.

I love love, and I love life. I love. I just love. It's just great. It's the most enduring element we have is love.

The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this.

As an actor myself, the opportunity to sing and dance and be dramatic and be funny - it's really irresistible to actors. You get to show all sides of your talent.

The loneliest woman in the world is a woman without a close woman friend.

I have a hard enough time speaking for myself - I don't pretend I can be a spokesman for anybody. I have no interest in playing that role.

He who has lost honor can lose nothing more.

Deepen and broaden your awareness of yourself and all the blessings will flow. You need not seek anything, all will come to you most naturally and effortlessly.

Get into the relationship for the right reason because it's a great support system, because it's a great compliment to your life, because it's someone that actually fulfills you and makes you happy.