88 Quotes by Natalie Clifford Barney

I judge people’s charm by the ease with which I express myself in their presence.

Eternity – waste of time.

It’s necessary to use suffering. Otherwise, one is used by it.

My only books were women’s looks.

If only art were as rare as good taste...

To think about and prepare for war is boring, boring for everyone. It’s being locked in barracks.

I’m fond of human beings, but only one at a time.

To be one’s own master is to be the slave of self.

Avoid that romantic trap: saying more than you feel, forcing yourself to feel more than you’ve said!