François Mauriac Quotes

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The grandeur of man lies in song, not in thought. - François Mauriac quote.
The grandeur of man lies in song, not in thought.
— François Mauriac Second Thoughts

songs

A good critic is the sorcerer who makes some hidden spring gush forth unexpectedly under our feet. - François Mauriac quote.
A good critic is the sorcerer who makes some hidden spring gush forth unexpectedly under our feet.
— François Mauriac Second Thoughts

critics

Men resemble great deserted palaces: the owner occupies only a few rooms and has closed off wings where he never ventures. - François Mauriac quote.
Men resemble great deserted palaces: the owner occupies only a few rooms and has closed off wings where he never ventures.
— François Mauriac Second Thoughts: Reflections on Literature and on Life

the human condition know yourself mankind

"Tell me what you read and I'll tell you who you are" is true enough, but I'd know you better if you told me what you reread. - François Mauriac quote.
"Tell me what you read and I'll tell you who you are" is true enough, but I'd know you better if you told me what you reread.
— François Mauriac A Treasury of Days

reading re-reading

The sexual act has no resemblance to any other act: its demands are frenzied and participate in infinity.  It is a tidal wave able to cover everything and bear away everything. - François Mauriac quote.
The sexual act has no resemblance to any other act: its demands are frenzied and participate in infinity.  It is a tidal wave able to cover everything and bear away everything.
— François Mauriac What I Believe

sex