A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win. Francois de La Rochefoucauld advantageousbattlejoin Change image and share on social
A man's worth has its season, like fruit. Francois de La Rochefoucauld fruitmanseason Change image and share on social
It's the height of folly to want to be the only wise one. Francois de La Rochefoucauld follyheightwise Change image and share on social
When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe. Francois de La Rochefoucauld doubtlove Change image and share on social
It is easier to appear worthy of a position one does not hold, than of the office which one fills. Francois de La Rochefoucauld easyfillhold Change image and share on social
Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself. Francois de La Rochefoucauld desireesteemoneself Change image and share on social
Nothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or evil which does not produce its like. Francois de La Rochefoucauld contagiousevilgood Change image and share on social
It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular. Francois de La Rochefoucauld easygeneralman Change image and share on social
Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs. Francois de La Rochefoucauld designfewgreat Change image and share on social
The passions are the only orators which always persuade. Francois de La Rochefoucauld oratorpassionpersuade Change image and share on social