La Préface de Mademoiselle de Maupin by Théophile Gautier

L’occupation la plus séante à un homme policé me paraît de ne rien faire, ou de fumer analytiquement sa pipe ou son cigarre. (Originally published in 1935)(Google Books Full View) link In 1835 the French poet and novelist Théophile Gautier published “Mademoiselle de Maupin” which included a thematically similar remark within the preface: 1837, Mademoiselle de Maupin: Double Amour, Volume 1 by Théophile Gautier, Quote, Société Belge de Libraire, Bruxelles. Here are additional selected citations in largely chronological order.

Would I could sell or give you some of my leisure! POSTIVELY, THE BEST THING A MAN CAN HAVE TO DO IS NOTHING! and, next to that, perhaps, GOOD WORKS! I would willingly come and work for you three weeks or so, to let you loose. He offered to help his friend, and the missive included an instance of the saying: 1837, The Letters of Charles Lamb with a Sketch of His Life by Thomas Noon Talfourd, Volume 2 of 2, Chapter XVI: 1826 to 1828, Letter from Charles Lamb to Bernard Barton, Start, Quote Page … Continue reading Quote Investigator: In 1827 Charles Lamb wrote a letter to the poet Bernard Barton. Interestingly, a similar sentiment has been expressed by both the English essayist Charles Lamb and the French writer Théophile Gautier. I usually did not share this thought with others. I am somewhat indolent hence, the following response reflects my underlying beliefs: Charles Lamb? Théophile Gautier? Anonymous?ĭear Quote Investigator: When I was choosing a major in college, people would ask me what I wished to do in life.

La Préface de Mademoiselle de Maupin by Théophile Gautier