Quotes by Gide, Andre

Know thyself. A maxim as pernicious as it is ugly. Whoever studies him >>

Only those things are beautiful which are inspired by madness and writ >>

A straight path never leads anywhere except to the objective. >>

Quotations about Argument

There is no point in arguing about matters of taste. >>

Use soft words and hard arguments. >>

Men's arguments often prove nothing but their wishes. >>

Most quarrels amplify a misunderstanding.

Gide, Andre