I love my past, I love my present. I am not ashamed of what I have had, and I am not sad because I no longer have it. -Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Sad
It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship. -Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Friendship
Jealousy is not at all low, but it catches us humbled and bowed down, at first sight. -Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Jealousy
A woman who thinks she is intelligent demands the same rights as man. An intelligent woman gives up. -Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Equality
The woman who thinks she is intelligent demands equal rights with men. A woman who is intelligent does not. -Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Intelligence