Pagnol Quotes & Sayings

The most difficult secret for a man to keep is his own opinion of himself. — Marcel Pagnol

Micro: When his mind detached from his body he saw the murderer stab him repeatedly. Later, he told the detective - who retired. He blamed stress. — Anthony North

Honor is like a match, you can only use it once. — Marcel Pagnol

Such is the life of a man. Moments of joy, obliterated by unforgettable sorrow. — Marcel Pagnol

Remember, these characters hold a special place in the hearts of children and we need to show them a little respect, right? — Scott Cawthon

It's hard to escape when your hobby is your job. — Lights

One has to look out for engineers - they begin with sewing machines and end up with the atomic bomb. — Marcel Pagnol

The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be. — Marcel Pagnol

It's better to choose the culprits than to seek them out. — Marcel Pagnol

The symmetries of immanence are cruel. — George Steiner

A secret is not something unrevealed, but something told privately, in a whisper. — Marcel Pagnol

Can we not do without the society of our gossip a little while, - have our own thoughts to cheer us? — Henry David Thoreau