Quotes by Celine, Louis-Ferdinand

Experience is a dim lamp, which only lights the one who bears it. >>

One can't relive one's life. Forgiveness is not what's difficult; one' >>

The novel can't compete with cars, the movies, television, and liquor. >>

Quotations about Luxury

Now we suffer the evils of a long peace; luxury more cruel than war br >>

For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life. >>

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are no >>

When you're not used to comfort and good things to eat, you're intoxicated by them in no time. Truth's only too pleased to leave you. Very little is ever needed for Truth to let go of you. And after all, you're not really very keen to keep hold of it.

Celine, Louis-Ferdinand