Through loyalty to the past, our mind refuses to realize that tomorrow's joy is possible only if today's makes way for it; that each wave owes the beauty of its line only to the withdrawal of the preceding one. Andre Gide beautyjoyline share on social
It is not always by plugging away at a difficulty and sticking to it that one overcomes it; often it is by working on the one next to it. Some things and some people have to be approached obliquely, at an angle. Andre Gide angleapproachdifficulty share on social
There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them. Andre Gide fearmonsterwarrant Change image and share on social
It is good to follow one's own bent, so long as it leads upward. Andre Gide bendfollowgood Change image and share on social
Old hands soil, it seems, whatever they caress, but they too have their beauty when they are joined in prayer. Young hands were made for caresses and the sheathing of love. It is a pity to make them join too soon. Andre Gide beautycarescaress share on social
To what a degree the same past can leave different marks - and especially admit of different interpretations. Andre Gide admitdegreeinterpretation Change image and share on social
It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves. Andre Gide adventurefindknow Change image and share on social
One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide consentdiscoverland Change image and share on social
The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity. Andre Gide artriseserenity Change image and share on social
The most decisive actions of life are most often unconsidered actions. Andre Gide actiondecisivelife Change image and share on social
