Nicolas Boileau Quotes

“Whatever we conceive well we express clearly.”

“Hasten slowly and without losing heart put your work twenty times upon the anvil.”

“That which is repeated too often becomes insipid and tedious.”

“A fool always finds one still more foolish to admire him.”

“A fool always finds a greater fool to admire him.”

“seriously. “Just because you can’t experience everything doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experience anything.-Nicola Yoon, Everything, Everything”

“When you get to find love, make sure it's because you get to find yourself”

“I've read many more books than you. It doesn't matter how many you've read. I've read more. Believe me.” ― Nicola Yoon, Everything, Everything”

“I don't care much for diamonds,' Nicola had told him.'Have you ever been offered any?' he had asked, and he had been making fun of her, his face mocking.'Not that I can remember,' Nicola had admitted calmly.'And how would an offer be received?' he had asked, as though he knew the answer.'With a kick in the teeth,' Nicola had said, meeting his eye.”

“You give me the duty to write about love”