Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.

- Andre Gide

A straight path never leads anywhere except to the objective.

- Andre Gide

Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.

- Andre Gide

Not everyone can be an orphan.

- Andre Gide

Only those things are beautiful which are inspired by madness and written by reason.

- Andre Gide

Most quarrels amplify a misunderstanding.

- Andre Gide

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

- Andre Gide

It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.

- Andre Gide

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not.

- Andre Gide

One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.

- Andre Gide

There are very few monsters who warrant the fear we have of them.

- Andre Gide

Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor.

- Andre Gide

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.

- Andre Gide

There is no prejudice that the work of art does not finally overcome.

- Andre Gide

The color of truth is gray.

- Andre Gide

Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.

- Andre Gide

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

- Andre Gide

Nothing prevents happiness like the memory of happiness.

- Andre Gide

To read a writer is for me not merely to get an idea of what he says, but to go off with him and travel in his company.

- Andre Gide

The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity.

- Andre Gide