We should not touch our idols: their gilding will remain on our hands. — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
“But vilifying those we love always detaches us from them a little. We should not touch our idols: their gilding will remain… — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
The denigration of those we love always detaches us from them in some degree. Never touch your idols: the gilding will stick… — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
“Never touch your idols: the gilding will stick to your fingers." (Il ne faut pas toucher aux idoles: la dorure en reste… — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
