Guy de Maupassant
Quotes by Guy de Maupassant
It is better to be unhappy in love than unhappy in marriage, but some people manage to be both.
— Guy de Maupassant
Patriotism is a kind of religion it is the egg from which wars are hatched.
— Guy de Maupassant
The essence of life is the smile of round female bottoms, under the shadow of cosmic boredom.
— Guy de Maupassant
The simplest of women are wonderful liars who can extricate themselves from the most difficult dilemmas with a skill bordering on genius.
— Guy de Maupassant