Guy de Maupassant Quotes

A collection of quotes by Guy de Maupassant.

Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a renowned French writer, best known for his mastery of the short story genre. Born in Normandy, Maupassant began his career as a civil servant but soon turned to writing, influenced by his mentor Gustave Flaubert. His works, characterized by their psychological depth and keen observation of human nature, often explored themes of love, desire, and the darker aspects of society. Maupassant's most famous works include "Boule de Suif," "The Necklace," and "Bel-Ami." Despite his prolific output, Maupassant's life was plagued by mental illness, and he tragically died by suicide at the age of 42.

The essence of life is the smile of round female bottoms, un

The essence of life is the smile of round female bottoms, under the shadow of cosmic boredom.

Guy de Maupassant

Legitimized love always despises its easygoing brother.

Legitimized love always despises its easygoing brother.

Guy de Maupassant

Life is a slope. As long as you're going up you're always lo

Life is a slope. As long as you're going up you're always looking towards the top and you feel happy, but when you reach it, suddenly you can see the road going downhill and death at the end of it all. It's slow going up and quick going down.

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I have come to the conclusion that the bed comprehends our w

I have come to the conclusion that the bed comprehends our whole life; for we were bom in it, we live in it, and we shall die in it.

Guy de Maupassant

It is better to be unhappy in love than unhappy in marriage,

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 wa

Patriotism is a kind of religion it is the egg from which wars are hatched.

Guy de Maupassant

The simplest of women are wonderful liars who can extricate

The simplest of women are wonderful liars who can extricate themselves from the most difficult dilemmas with a skill bordering on genius.

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