The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. -Jean Rostand

 

The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.


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This quote is just one of 13 total Jean Rostand quotes in our collection. Jean Rostand is known for saying 'The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why.' as well as some of the following quotes.

One kills a man, one is an assassin; one kills millions, one is a conqueror; one kills everybody, one is a god.

Jean Rostand
279

I prefer the honest jargon of reality to the outright lies of books.

Jean Rostand
266
A married couple are well suited when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time. -Jean Rostand
210

Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god.

Jean Rostand
198

Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said.

Jean Rostand
192
The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. -Jean Rostand
190

Kill one man and you are a murderer. Kill millions and you are a conqueror. Kill all and you are a God.

Jean Rostand
188