The force we use on ourselves, to prevent ourselves from loving, is often more cruel than the severest treatment at the hands of one loved. Francois de La Rochefoucauld cruelforcehand Change image and share on social
There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess. Francois de La Rochefoucauld crimeexcessglorious Change image and share on social
The accent of a man's native country remains in his mind and his heart, as it does in his speech. Francois de La Rochefoucauld accentcountryheart Change image and share on social
Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires. Francois de La Rochefoucauld absencecandlediminish Change image and share on social
Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected. Francois de La Rochefoucauld concurcontributefortune Change image and share on social
We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearforgive Change image and share on social
The more one loves a mistress, the more one is ready to hate her. Francois de La Rochefoucauld hatelovemistress Change image and share on social
It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves. Francois de La Rochefoucauld easywise Change image and share on social
We always love those who admire us, but we do not always love those whom we admire. Francois de La Rochefoucauld admirelove Change image and share on social
We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others. Francois de La Rochefoucauld enduremisfortunestrength Change image and share on social
