Writer Quotes by Andre Maurois

8 Writer quotes by Andre Maurois

Andre Maurois’s eight observations on writing capture a timeless, elegant voice. This brief collection provides a quick look at his belief in clarity and moral purpose in storytelling.

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The reading of a fine book is an uninterrupted dialogue in which the book speaks and our soul replies.

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In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.

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Writing is a difficult trade which must be learned slowly by reading great authors; by trying at the outset to imitate them;…

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A great writer has a high respect for values. His essential function is to raise life to the dignity of thought, and…

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The need to express oneself in writing springs from a mal-adjustment to life, or from an inner conflict which the adolescent (or…

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People are discontent; men are troubled; and the literature is excellent.

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The need to express one's self in writing springs from a maladjustment of life, or from an inner conflict which the adolescent…

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The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better understanding of life from one's encounter with it in…

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Sincerity is glass, discretion is diamond.

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Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

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