All that passes is raised to the dignity of expression; all that happens is raised to the dignity of meaning. Everything is either symbol or parable.
—Paul Claudel
Topics: Dignity
Intelligence is nothing without delight.
—Paul Claudel
Topics: Pessimism, Intelligence, Complaints, Complaining
We must not seek happiness in peace, but in conflict.
—Paul Claudel
Topics: Happiness, Action
Gentlemen, in the little moment that remains to us between the crisis and the catastrophe, we may as well drink a glass of Champagne.
—Paul Claudel
Topics: Wine
It is fortunate that diplomats have long noses since they usually cannot see beyond them.
—Paul Claudel
Topics: Politics
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