For him the universe did not extend beyond the circumference of her petticoat.
Madame Aubain's servant Felicite was the envy of the ladies of Pont-l'Eveque for half a century.
All you have to do to make something interesting is to look at it long enough.
Pleasure is found first in anticipation, later in memory.
Success is a consequence and must not be a goal. I've never sought it (though I desire it) and seek it less and less.
Talent is nothing but long patience.