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Look for a long time at what pleases you, and a longer time at what pains you.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Time
One keeps forgetting old age up to the very brink of the grave.
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Age
Grave
Old
On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us - ah! what a dream, to live in that! - the other stifles us at the first breath.
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Dream
Choice
First
No temptation can ever be measured by the value of its object.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Temptation
Value
My true friends have always given me that supreme proof of devotion, a spontaneous aversion for the man I loved.
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Devotion
Friends
Man
Proof
Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.
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Feet
Jealousy is not at all low, but it catches us humbled and bowed down, at first sight.
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First
Jealousy
Sight
January, month of empty pockets! let us endure this evil month, anxious as a theatrical producer's forehead.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Evil
It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship.
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Friendship
Oil
Politeness
Sincerity is not a spontaneous flower nor is modesty either.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Modesty
Sincerity
In the matter of furnishing, I find a certain absence of ugliness far worse than ugliness.
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Absence
Ugliness
I love my past, I love my present. I am not ashamed of what I have had, and I am not sad because I no longer have it.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Love
Past
Present
It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Children
Parents
What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Life
You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Enthusiasm
Will