Andre Gide

Man’s first and greatest victory must be won against the gods.

André Gide

One completely overcomes only what one assimilates.

André Gide

Other people’s appetites easily appear excessive when one doesn’t share them.

André Gide

Our deeds attach themselves to us like the flame to phosphorus. They constitute our brilliance, to be sure, but only in so far as they consume us.

André Gide

People don’t want to be like themselves. They all choose a model to imitate, or if they don’t choose a model themselves, they accept one ready-made.

André Gide

Poverty makes a slave out of men. In order to eat he will accept work that gives no pleasure.

André Gide

Prejudices are the props of civilization.

André Gide

Profound optimism is always on the side of the tortured.

André Gide

Rather than recount his life as he has lived it, he must live his life as he will recount it.

André Gide

Sadness is a state of sin.

André Gide