To say of men that they are bad is to say they are worse than we think we are, or worse than the ideal man whose image we have built up on the basis of a certain few. Jean Rostand More Quotes by Jean Rostand More Quotes From Jean Rostand Whether man is disposed to yield to nature or to oppose her, he cannot do without a correct understanding of her language Jean Rostand yield understanding men Kill one man and you are a murderer. Kill millions and you are a conqueror. Kill all and you are a God. Jean Rostand My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists. Jean Rostand The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. Jean Rostand To be an adult is to be alone. Jean Rostand Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth. Jean Rostand more nothing tolerate wealth