Xavier Maum%C3%A9jean/books in French

Famous quotes containing the words xavier, books and/or french:

    Surely one’s own—farewell to life is preferable to that demanded by the law.
    Robert Tusker, and Michael Curtiz. Dr. Xavier (Lionel Atwill)

    Now I am here, what thou wilt do with me
    None of my books will show:
    I reade, and sigh, and wish I were a tree;
    George Herbert (1593–1633)

    But compared with the task of selecting a piece of French pastry held by an impatient waiter a move in chess is like reaching for a salary check in its demand on the contemplative faculties.
    Robert Benchley (1889–1945)