Quotes and Quotations

Memorable Quotes and quotations from Colette

Colette French novelist (1873 - 1954)


Colette -
- A happy childhood is poor preparation for human contacts.

Colette - The Pure and the Impure, 1932
- It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.

Colette - Paris From My Window, 1944
- The true traveler is he who goes on foot, and even then, he sits down a lot of the time.

Colette -
- We only do well the things we like doing.

Colette - Chance Acquaintances, 1952
- Total absence of humor renders life impossible.

Colette - in New York World-Telegram and Sun, 1961
- You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.

Colette - Prisons and Paradise, 1932
- We only do well the things we like doing.