I wished for nothing beyond her smile, and to walk with her thus, hand in hand, along a sun warmed, flower bordered path.
Andre GideLife never presents us with anything which may not be looked upon as a fresh starting point, no less than as a termination.
Andre GideFrom the satisfaction of desire there may arise, accompanying joy and as it were sheltering behind it, something not unlike despair.
Andre GideOld hands soil, it seems, whatever they caress, but they too have their beauty when they are joined in prayer. Young hands were made for caresses and the sheathing of love. It is a pity to make them join too soon.
Andre Gide