French - Scientist | October 30, 1894 - September 4, 1977
I think I am one of those who can manage not to take on a completely different appearance under their own glance.
Jean Rostand
I AmThinkAppearanceOwnTakeWho
Greatness, in order to gain recognition, must all too often consent to ape greatness.
GreatnessRecognitionOrderConsent
Never feel remorse for what you have thought about your wife; she has thought much worse things about you.
MarriageWifeThoughtFeelYouShe
Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth.
WealthNothingMoreFortitudeThan
Somebody told me I should put a pebble in my mouth to cure my stuttering. Well, I tried it, and during a scene I swallowed the pebble. That was the end of that.
MeEndMouthWellCureTried
A man is not old as long as he is seeking something.
ManLongOldSomethingSeekingHe
A married couple are well suited when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time.
TimeFeelNeedSameWellQuarrel
To be adult is to be alone.
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It may offend us to hear our own thoughts expressed by others: we are not sure enough of their souls.
ThoughtsEnoughOthersOwnMaySure
Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.
FeelingSaidNothingAbilityGive
The divine is perhaps that quality in man which permits him to endure the lack of God.
GodQualityManEndureHimDivine
The books one has written in the past have two surprises in store: one couldn't write them again, and wouldn't want to.
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