Quotes by Maurois, Andre

If men could regard the events of their own lives with more open minds >>

A mixture of admiration and pity is one of the surest recipes for affe >>

The need to express oneself in writing springs from a mal-adjustment t >>

Quotations about Pity

Humane sentiments are baseless, mad, and improper; they are incredibly >>

More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that >>

A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others. >>

Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us. The most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.

Maurois, Andre