In whatever way people may praise us, they never teach us anything new. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “There are people who would never…”
There are people who would never be in love if they had never heard of love. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “In the adversity of our best friends…”
In the adversity of our best friends, we often find something which does not displease us. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “We would gain more by…”
We would gain more by letting ourselves be seen as we really are, than by attempting to appear what we are not. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “Few people are wise enough…”
Few people are wise enough to prefer useful reproof to treacherous praise. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “What appears to be generosity…”
What appears to be generosity is usually nothing more than disguised ambition, which despises petty self-interests in order to gain greater self-interests. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “True bravery is shown by…”
True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “If we cannot find contentment…”
If we cannot find contentment in ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “Few things are needed…”
Few things are needed to make a wise man happy; nothing can make a foolish man content, and that is why most men are miserable. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)
Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quote – “Before we passionately desire…”
Before we passionately desire anything which another enjoys, we should examine into the happiness of its possessor. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)