A cold in the head causes less suffering than an idea.

— Jules Renard

Being bored is an insult to oneself.

— Jules Renard

Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.

— Jules Renard

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness there is also the success of others.

— Jules Renard

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness: there is also the success of others.

— Jules Renard

I am afraid I shall not find Him but I shall still look for Him. If He exists He may be appreciative of my efforts.

— Jules Renard

I don't know if God exists, but it would be better for His reputation if He didn't.

— Jules Renard

I finally know what distinguishes man from the other beasts: financial worries.

— Jules Renard

If one were to build the house of happiness, the largest space would be the waiting room.

— Jules Renard

If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right.

— Jules Renard