Quotes by Bolesław Prus
7 quotes by Bolesław Prus
Bolesław Prus - polish journalist and novelist
Also called: Aleksander Głowacki.
Was born on 20 aug 1847.
Died on 19 may 1912, at 64 years old.
Died on 19 may 1912, at 64 years old.
Origin country: Poland
Biography: Polish journalist and novelist known especially for his novels The Doll and Pharaoh.
There are great crimes in the world, but perhaps the greatest is to kill a love.
BQuote by Bolesław Prus about love, criminals, world
For human nature is strange: the less we are inclined to self-sacrifice, the more we insist on it in others.
BQuote by Bolesław Prus about people, sacrifice, self-control, nature, human imperfections
Don't think about happiness. If it doesn't come, there's no disappointment; if it does come, it's a surprise.
BQuote by Bolesław Prus about happiness
True patriotism doesn't only consist in loving an ideal country, but - in loving, studying and working for the real elements of the country that are its land, community, people and all their wealth.
BQuote by Bolesław Prus about homeland, country, patriotism, wealth, ideal, real estate, people
In all of nature, a male belongs to a female that he fancies and who fancies him. And so among the animals there are no idiots. But with us!... I'm a Jew, so I musn't love a Christian woman... He's a merchant, so he's got no right to a countess......
BQuote by Bolesław Prus about love, christianity, woman, animals, money, nature, rightness, contentment
