Know thyself. A maxim as pernicious as it is ugly. Whoever studies himself arrest his own development. A caterpillar who seeks to know himself would never become a butterfly. Andre Gide More Quotes by Andre Gide More Quotes From Andre Gide Nothing is good for everyone, but only relatively to some people. Andre Gide opinion inspirational people The individual never asserts himself more than when he forgets himself. Andre Gide forget-him forget inspirational We no longer admit any other truth than that which is expedient; for there is no worse error than the truth that may weaken the arm that is fighting. Andre Gide honesty fighting truth To what a degree the same past can leave different marks - and especially admit of different interpretations. Andre Gide degrees wise past What I dislike least in my former self are the moments of prayer. Andre Gide moments self prayer Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences. Andre Gide respect generations differences Most quarrels amplify a misunderstanding. Andre Gide amplify argument quarrels 'Therefore' is a word the poet must not know. Andre Gide poetic sarcastic poetry Atheism. There is not a single exalting and emancipating influence that does not in turn become inhibitory. Andre Gide atheism influence doe Whither should we aim if not towards God? Andre Gide aim ifs should Those who have never been ill are incapable of real sympathy for a great many misfortunes Andre Gide great-men real sympathy Don't think that your truth could be found by someone else. Andre Gide found thinking Clear and precise ideas are the most dangerous, for one does not dare to change them. Andre Gide dare doe ideas God depends on us. It is through us that God is achieved. Andre Gide depends literature True kindness presupposes the faculty of imagining as one's own the suffering and joys of others. Andre Gide empathy kindness joy There is a law in life: When one door closes to us another one opens. Andre Gide hope opportunity doors Believe in your strength and your vision. Learn to repeat to yourself, 'It all depends on me'. Andre Gide vision responsibility believe The abominable effort to take one’s sins with one to paradise. Andre Gide paradise effort sin Chastity more rarely follows fear, or a resolution, or a vow, than it is the mere effect of lack of appetite and, sometimes even, of distaste. Andre Gide vow resolution sometimes Laws and rules of conduct are for the state of childhood; education is an emancipation. Andre Gide childhood law education
