The individual man tries to escape the race. And as soon as he ceases to represent the race, he represents man.
Andre GideEnduring fame is promised only to those writers who can offer to successive generations a substance constantly renewed; for every generation arrives upon the scene with its own particular hunger.
Andre GideIn order to judge properly, one must get away somewhat from what one is judging, after having loved it. This is true of countries, of persons, and of oneself.
Andre Gide