A critic is a virgin who would teach Don Juan how to make love.

- Tristan Bernard

To be happy with human beings, we should not ask them for what they cannot give.

- Tristan Bernard

When we are not rich enough to be able to purchase happiness, we must not approach to near and gaze on it in shop windows.

- Tristan Bernard

Wearing a hat confers undeniable authority over those without one.

- Tristan Bernard

In the theatre the audience want to be surprised - but by things that they expect.

- Tristan Bernard

To lead others out of darkness, let them see your light.

- Tristan Bernard

To have grown wise and kind is real success.

- Tristan Bernard

To live happily with other people one should ask of them only what they can give.

- Tristan Bernard

To ignore your conscience is to invite trouble.

- Tristan Bernard