Andre Maurois Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.”

“To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.”

“The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.”

“People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel.”

“A marriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.”

“If you create an act, you create a habit. If you create a habit, you create a character. If you create a character, you create a destiny.”

“We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence.”

“Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us. The most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.”

“Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.”

“Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.”