More from the Journal of Jules Reynard

1891

When he looked at himself in a mirror, he was always tempted to wipe the glass.

1893

To spend one's life judging oneself is very entertaining; and, on the whole, not very difficult.

If you thought highly of your family, you would want to please them; and if you tried to please them, that would be the end of you.

1894

I love you as I love that phrase I made up in a dream and which I am unable to remember.

Man is an animal who lifts his head to the sky and does not see the spiders on his ceiling.

1895

The truly free man is the one who will turn down an invitation to dinner without an excuse.