66 quotes found
Author · French · 1864–1910
French author (1864–1910)
“No matter how whole our lives are, we can always be classified into some category of thieves. (January 10, C.E.1891; Vergani, p. 40)”
“George Sand, the Breton cow of literature. (February 23, C.E.1891; Vergani, p. 41)”
“I don't read anything for fear of finding something good. (March 7, C.E.1891; p. 43)”
“When I am shown a drawing, I look at it just long enough to prepare what I have to say about it. (March 9, C.E.1890; p. 44)”
“Balzac is perhaps the only writer who has the right to write badly. (March 23; Vergani, p. 45)”
“Style is the oblivion of all styles. (April 7, C.E.1891; Vergani, p. 46)”
