You can calculate the worth of a man by the number of his enemies, and the importance of a work of art by the harm that is spoken of it. Gustave Flaubert artcalculateenemy Change image and share on social
The faster the word sticks to the thought, the more beautiful is the effect. Gustave Flaubert beautifuleffectfast Change image and share on social
A friend who dies, it's something of you who dies. Gustave Flaubert friend Change image and share on social
Happiness is a monstrosity! Punished are those who seek it. Gustave Flaubert happinessmonstrositypunish Change image and share on social
Human speech is like a cracked kettle on which we tap crude rhythms for bears to dance to, while we long to make music that will melt the stars. Gustave Flaubert bearcrackcrude Change image and share on social
Nothing is more humiliating than to see idiots succeed in enterprises we have failed in. Gustave Flaubert enterprisefailhumiliate Change image and share on social
What an elder sees sitting; the young can't see standing. Gustave Flaubert elderseesit Change image and share on social
Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work. Gustave Flaubert lifeorderlyoriginal Change image and share on social
