Théophile Gautier quotes

Théophile Gautier was a French poet, novelist, and art critic associated with the Romantic movement. His works are known for their vivid imagery and emphasis on beauty and aesthetics. He is also recognized for his influence on modern literature and the concept of "art for art's sake." Here are 28 of his quotes:

Eyes so transparent that through them one sees the lucent soul. (Théophile Gautier)
To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind. View quote
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It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place its affections thoughtlessly. View quote
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I am a man for whom the visible world exists. View quote
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Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign. View quote
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If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave. View quote
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The cat is a dilettante in fur. View quote
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No one is truly dead until they are no longer loved. View quote
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What well-bred woman would refuse her heart to a man who had just saved her life? Not one; and gratitude is a short cut which speedily leads to love. View quote
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Virginity, mysticism, melancholy, – three unknown words, – three new maladies brought in by Christ. View quote
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There is nothing truly beautiful but that which can never be of any use whatsoever; everything useful is ugly. (Théophile Gautier)
Such in the Landes of our world is the poet's stance; When he receives no wound, his treasure he'll retain. With such deep cut mankind his heart must also lance, To make him spill his verse, his gold tears' gushing rain! View quote
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To be born is to have commenced to die. View quote
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Yes, the work comes out more fair, From a form that rebels against Handling, Verse, marble, onyx, enamel. View quote
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Everything passes.– Only robust art is eternal. The bust outlives the city. And the simple coin Unearthed by a peasant Reveals the image of an emperor. View quote
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Art for Art's Sake means, for its adepts, the pursuit of pure beauty – without any other consideration. View quote
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Fancy demanding feeling from poetry! That's not the main thing at all. Radiant words, words of light, full of rhythm and music, that's poetry. View quote
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Art is beauty, the perpetual invention of detail, the choice of words, the exquisite care of execution. View quote
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Yes, the work comes out more beautiful from a material that resists the process, verse, marble, onyx, or enamel. View quote
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What I write is not for little girls. View quote
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Any man who does not have his inner world to translate is not an artist. (Théophile Gautier)
Books follow morals, and not morals books. View quote
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Sooner barbarity than boredom. View quote
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Critical lice are like body lice, which desert corpses to seek the living. View quote
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I am one of those for whom superfluity is a necessity. View quote
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Théophile Gautier

Théophile Gautier - Image
Occupation: French Poet
Born: August 30, 1811
Died: October 23, 1872
Quotes count: 28
Wikipedia: Théophile Gautier

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