Romain Gary

“Patriotism is the love of one's own people. Nationalism is the hatred of others.”

“Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man's superiority to all that befalls him.”

“Reality is not always probable, or likely.”

“The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak.”

“Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth.”

“Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.”

“It's essential to have a few illusions to live a real life.”

“Because without the impossible, the human condition would be unbearable.”

“Madness is the only freedom.”

“Sentimentality is the emotional promiscuity of those who have no sentiment.”

“We must have the courage to be ourselves, however strange or ridiculous that may seem to others.”

“I had to choose in my life between smoked salmon and conscience, and I chose conscience.”