We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity - romantic love and gunpowder. Andre Maurois More Quotes by Andre Maurois More Quotes From Andre Maurois Happiness is never there to stay [...] Happiness is merely a respite offered by inquietude. Andre Maurois respite Writing is a difficult trade which must be learned slowly by reading great authors; by trying at the outset to imitate them; by daring then to be original; by destroying one's first productions. Andre Maurois readingwritingbook Lost Illusion is the undisclosed title of every novel. Andre Maurois illusiontitleslost Men and women are not born inconstant: they are made so by their early amorous experiences. Andre Maurois infidelitywomenborn If you value a man's regard, strive with him. As to liking, you like your newspaper - and despise it. Andre Maurois affectionlike-youmen The effectiveness of work increases according to geometric progression if there are no interruptions. Andre Maurois progressioneffectivenessincrease The really great novel tends to be the exact negative of its author's life. Andre Maurois novelwritingnegative The art of growing old is the art of being regarded by the oncoming generations as a support and not as a stumbling-block... Andre Maurois supportblockart It is often said that in prosperity we have many friends, but that we are usually neglected when things go badly. I disagree. Not only do malicious people flock about us in order to witness our ruin, but other unfortunates as well, who have been kept away by our happiness, and now feel close to us on account of our troubles. Andre Maurois ruinsorderpeople The reputation of a Don Juan gives to a man the most dangerous power. Wise virgins resist it, but foolish virgins frequently yield to the desire to take a celebrated lover from a rival - even from a friend. This emotion is a complex one, mad up of vanity, respect for another woman's taste, and the need to establish self-assurance by winning a difficult victory. Don Juan chose his first mistresses; later he was chosen. Andre Maurois wisewinningmen Love born of anxiety resembles a thorn shaped so that efforts to pull it out of one's flesh merely cause it to penetrate more deeply therein. Andre Maurois anxietyeffortlove The longer the road to love, the keener is the pleasure... Andre Maurois pleasurelove It is restful to leave one's home; not because traveling does not entail varied and difficult daily actions, but because it removes our responsibilities. Andre Maurois responsibilitydoehome Time is a factor in all action. An imperfect scheme put into action at the proper time is better than a perfect one accomplished too late. Andre Maurois perfect-oneactiontoo-late When you become used to never being alone, you may consider yourself Americanised Andre Maurois insultingusedmay
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