Andre Gide

There are different kinds of love, but they all have the same aim: possession

There are different kinds of love, but they all have the same aim: possession

Art begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.

Art begins with resistance-at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.

The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity

The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity

It is essential to persuade the soldier that those he is being urged to massacre are bandits who do not read more

It is essential to persuade the soldier that those he is being urged to massacre are bandits who do not deserve to live; before killing other good, decent fellows like himself, his gun would fall from his hands

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward read more

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.