I am what I am because early in life I decided that I would please at least myself in all things.

- Edmond Rostand

I would die at the stake rather than change a semi-colon!

- Edmond Rostand

The dream, alone, is of interest. What is life without a dream?

- Edmond Rostand

It is at night that faith in light is admirable.

- Edmond Rostand

A kiss is a secret which takes the lips for the ear.

- Edmond Rostand

My heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little f…

- Edmond Rostand

I have a different idea of elegance. I don't dress like a fop, it's true, but my moral grooming is impeccable. I never appear in public with a soiled…

- Edmond Rostand

All our souls are written in our eyes.

- Edmond Rostand

A kiss, when all is told, what is it? An oath taken a little closer, a promise more exact. A wish that longs to be confirmed, a rosy circle drawn aro…

- Edmond Rostand