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)

    My main wish is to get my books into other people’s rooms, and to keep other people’s books out of mine.
    Samuel Butler (1835–1902)

    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)