Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux, (1636-1711) French poet and critic, often known simply as Boileau Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux quotesNicolas Boileau-Despreaux QuotesNicolas Boileau-Despreaux Honor is like an island, rugged and without a beach; once we have left it, we can never return.~ Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print