Andre Maurois Quotes

Andre Maurois was a French author and biographer. He is known for his novels, biographies, and essays, which often examined the lives of historical figures and explored philosophical themes. Maurois' works were widely read and appreciated for their engaging storytelling and insightful observations on human nature.

Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a bu... -Andre Maurois

Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form.

Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more... -Andre Maurois

Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them.

If men could regard the events of their own lives with more open minds, they would frequently discover that they did not really desire the things they failed to obtain.

Lost Illusion is the undisclosed title of every no... -Andre Maurois

Lost Illusion is the undisclosed title of every novel.

Business is a combination of war and sport.

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This quote compares the dynamics of business to a blend of warfare and competitive sports. It implies that business endeavors involve strategic maneuvers, rivalries, and the pursuit of victory, similar to the dynamics observed in both warfare and sporting competitions.

The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengt... -Andre Maurois

The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past.

Without a family, man, alone in the world, tremble... -Andre Maurois

Without a family, man, alone in the world, trembles with the cold.

We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions... -Andre Maurois

We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity - romantic love and gunpowder.

Conversation would be vastly improved by the const... -Andre Maurois

Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues ... -Andre Maurois

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

In literature as in love, we are astonished at wha... -Andre Maurois

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

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This quote draws a parallel between love and literature, suggesting that both can be surprising and unpredictable in the choices made by individuals. It reflects on the diverse and sometimes unexpected ways people express their feelings and preferences in love and literature.

Old age is far more than white hair, wrinkles, the feeling that it is too late and the game finished, that the stage belongs to the rising generations. The true evil is not the weakening of the body, but the indifference of the soul.