Jules Amedee Barbey d'Aurevilly Quotes | Passions are less mischievous than boredom, f...

"Passions are less mischievous than boredom, for passions tend to diminish and boredom increase."

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Three-quarters of a soldier's life is spent in aimlessly waiting about.

— Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy

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It seems that boredom is one of the greatest discoveries of our time. If so, there's no question but that he must be considered a pioneer.

— Luchino Visconti

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