If the flower were not attached to its stem, it would flee at the approach of man, like the insect or the bird; for the attribute of man on the earth, at least as long as he does not better understand his role, is to worry and frighten what he is not interested in taming for utilitarian purposes. Man is skillful in mistreating everything he can use
Andre GideFrom the satisfaction of desire there may arise, accompanying joy and as it were sheltering behind it, something not unlike despair.
Andre GideGod lies ahead. I convince myself and constantly repeat to myself that: He depends on us. It is through us that God is achieved.
Andre GideArt is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.
Andre Gide