“But perhaps there are points about which one never grows old. And it is no more agreeable at sixty-three to feel that a young woman no longer considers you a man than it is at sixteen to feel that she still considers you a child.”
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Romain Gary, born on May 21, 1914, in Lithuania, and died on December 2, 1980, in France, was a distinguished diplomat and a versatile writer. He is renowned for his successful diplomatic career and literary achievements. more
“Some words are spoken by the eyes. And you must understand the language of the eyes.”
“Gangsters too have families. They have a wife they return to.”
“Men seldom enjoy learning the secrets we women make for them to appear more than they are.”
“Fear can be a good thing. Fear doesn't let you forget.”
“Monsters are more dangerous when they're afraid.”
“How many times does one wicked boy have to betray you people before you learn?”
“You lost your brother. Don’t take mine”