The public wants work which flatters its illusions. - Gustave Flaubert

"Of all lies, art is the least untrue."

"Do not read as children do to enjoy themselves, or, as the ambitious do to educate themselves. No, read to live."

"I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings."

"One mustn't ask apple trees for oranges, France for sun, women for love, life for happiness."

"Writing is a dog’s life, but the only one worth living."