Stupidity is a factor to be reckoned with in human affairs. The true leader always expects to encounter it, and prepares to endure it patiently so long as it is normal stupidity. He knows that his ideas will be distorted,… — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better understanding of life from one's encounter with it in a book. — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
To reason with poorly chosen words is like using a pair of scales with inaccurate weights. — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
It is not events and the things one sees and enjoys that produce happiness, but a state of mind which can endow events with… — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
One has very little influence upon one's children. Their characters are what they are and one can do nothing to change them. — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
The art of growing old is the art of being regarded by the oncoming generations as a support and not as a stumbling-block... — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
“O mare dragoste nu este de ajuns pentru a lega de tine fiinta pe care o iubesti, daca nu te pricepi sa umpli viata… — André Maurois Copy Share Image
“Old age is far more than white hair, wrinkles, the feeling that it is too late and the game is finished, that the stage… — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
It is often said that in prosperity we have many friends, but that we are usually neglected when things go badly. I disagree. Not… — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by. — Andre Maurois Copy Share Image
