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Quotes by Guy de Maupassant

Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship's captain has to avoid a shipwreck.
– Guy de Maupassant
Patriotism is a kind of religion; it is the egg from which wars are hatched.
– Guy de Maupassant
The essence of life is the smile of round female bottoms, under the shadow of cosmic boredom.
– Guy de Maupassant
A lawful kiss is never worth a stolen one.
– Guy de Maupassant
The simplest of women are wonderful liars who can extricate themselves from the most difficult dilemmas with a skill bordering on genius.
– Guy de Maupassant
It is better to be unhappy in love than unhappy in marriage, but some people manage to be both.
– Guy de Maupassant