Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“Total absence of humor renders life impossible.”

“The faults of husbands are often caused by the excess virtues of their wives.”

“It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place.”

“You do not notice changes in what is always before you.”

“Look for a long time at what pleases you, and a longer time at what pains you.”

“On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us - ah! what a dream, to live in that! - the other stifles us at the first breath.”

“No temptation can ever be measured by the value of its object.”

“In the matter of furnishing, I find a certain absence of ugliness far worse than ugliness.”