Oooooh Paris, the city of love, light, and inspiration. With its rich history, breathtaking architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, it’s no wonder that so many people have been drawn to this captivating city. From Hemingway to Hepburn, Paris has inspired some of the most thought-provoking quotes of all time. So grab a croissant as we explore some of the most inspiring quotes about Paris, the City of Light.
Quotes about Paris
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From love quotes about Paris to inspiring words about everyone’s favorite city and more, let me give you my favorites that will make you fall in love with Paris over and over again:
“Paris is always a good idea.” —Audrey Hepburn
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” —Ernest Hemingway
“Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.” —Honoré de Balzac
“In Paris, you can buy beer at McDonald’s. Also, you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? … They call it a Royale with cheese.” -Car conversation between Vincent and Jules in Pulp Fiction
“A little ‘bonjour’ goes a long way.” —Emily from Emily in Paris Season 1. Here’s why bonjour is super important.
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” — Ernest Hemingway
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“London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.” –G. K. Chesterson
“To know Paris is to know a great deal.” —Henry Miller
“Paris is not a city; it’s a world.” —King Francis I
“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” –Thomas Jefferson
“The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” —T.S. Eliot
“The shopping, the food, the views! Paris is a city that entrances us all—and I’m no exception.” —Michael Kors
“It is perfectly possible to be enamored of Paris while remaining totally indifferent or even hostile to the French.” —James Baldwin
“That Paris exists, and anyone could choose to live anywhere else in the world will always be a mystery to me.” —Marion Cotillard’s character Adriana in Midnight in Paris
“America is my country and Paris is my hometown.” —Gertrude Stein
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