What is called generosity is usually only the vanity of giving; we enjoy the vanity more than the thing given. Francois de La Rochefoucauld callenjoygenerosity Change image and share on social
Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences. Francois de La Rochefoucauld consequencefearremorse Change image and share on social
If we resist our passions, it is more due to their weakness than our strength. Francois de La Rochefoucauld duepassionresist Change image and share on social
We should often feel ashamed of our best actions if the world could see all the motives which produced them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld actionashamedfeel Change image and share on social
Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit. Francois de La Rochefoucauld blockheadcheatman Change image and share on social
Mediocre minds usually dismiss anything which reaches beyond their own understanding. Francois de La Rochefoucauld dismissmediocremind Change image and share on social
Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness. Francois de La Rochefoucauld absolutebreedcease Change image and share on social
Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men, and makes the biggest idiots clever. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bigcleveridiot Change image and share on social
There are heroes in evil as well as in good. Francois de La Rochefoucauld evilgoodhero Change image and share on social
We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearmisfortunestrong Change image and share on social
