Quotes by André Gide

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We live to manifest. Moral and aesthetic rules are the same. Any work that does not manifest is useless by its very purpose. Any man who does not manifest is useless and evil.

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I, when I write a book, write only half of it; the second is written by the readers.

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Artwork: ... the only thing in the world I admit isn't natural.

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The absolute impartiality of the artist, the perfect objectivity of his work appears to me as something more and more chimerical...

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The artist necessarily takes a stand; and it is best to be clear about it. Write to prove something, whatever it is.

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The most abhorrent lies are the ones that come closest to the truth.

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The love of truth is not the same as the need for certainty, and it is quite imprudent to confuse them.