The boa digests slowly. The habit digests slowly. (Le boa digère lentement. - L’habitude digère lentement.)

Once upon a time there was an old country, wrapped up in habit and caution. We have to transform our old France into a new country and marry it to its time.

The black clouds make the black sea. (Les nuages noirs - Font la mer noire)”

The Smile of a Child enlarge the universe. (D'un enfant le sourire - Agrandit l'univers)

A kiss on one cheek makes her blush both cheeks. (Un bisou sur une joue - Fait rougir les deux joues)

Kissing hides the lips; but shows our love. (S'embrasser cache les lèvres ; - Mais montre notre amour.)