An artist must be a reactionary. He has to stand out against the tenor of the age and not go flopping along. Andre Maurois ageartistflop Change image and share on social
In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others. Andre Maurois astonishchooseliterature Change image and share on social
If you value a man's regard, strive with him. As to liking, you like your newspaper - and despise it. Andre Maurois despiselikeman Change image and share on social
Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by. Andre Maurois manmodestypas Change image and share on social
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. Andre Maurois actcharactercreate Change image and share on social
Memory is a great artist. For every man and for every woman it makes the recollection of his or her life a work of art and an unfaithful record. Andre Maurois artartistgreat Change image and share on social
Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them. Andre Maurois confidencelackreassure Change image and share on social
We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity - romantic love and gunpowder. Andre Maurois agebadgunpowder Change image and share on social
A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day. Andre Maurois dayedificemarriage Change image and share on social
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. Andre Maurois acknowledgefitnessforce Change image and share on social
