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“For intelligent people, action often means escape from thought, but it is a reasonable and a wise escape.”

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Andre Maurois was a prominent French author born on July 26, 1885, and passed away on October 9, 1967. He is known for his extensive literary works and contributions to the French literary world. more

“Marriage is not something that can be accomplished all at once; it has to be constantly reaccomplished. A couple must never indulge in idle tranquility with the remark: "The game is won; let's relax." The game is never won. The chances of life are such that anything is possible. Remember what the dangers are for both sexes in middle age. A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.”

“The reputation of a Don Juan gives to a man the most dangerous power. Wise virgins resist it, but foolish virgins frequently yield to the desire to take a celebrated lover from a rival - even from a friend. This emotion is a complex one, mad up of vanity, respect for another woman's taste, and the need to establish self-assurance by winning a difficult victory. Don Juan chose his first mistresses; later he was chosen.”

“It is often said that in prosperity we have many friends, but that we are usually neglected when things go badly. I disagree. Not only do malicious people flock about us in order to witness our ruin, but other unfortunates as well, who have been kept away by our happiness, and now feel close to us on account of our troubles.”

People Feels Wells Has Beens Said Order Trouble Accounts Prosperity Ruins Witness Disagree Neglected Flocks Malicious Many Friends

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“The art of growing old is the art of being regarded by the oncoming generations as a support and not as a stumbling-block...”

Art Age Support Growing Generations Old Age Block Growing Old Stumbling Stumbling Blocks

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