Decency is the least of all laws, but yet it is the law which is most strictly observed. Francois de La Rochefoucauld decencylawobserve Change image and share on social
There are bad people who would be less dangerous if they were quite devoid of goodness. Francois de La Rochefoucauld baddangerousdevoid Change image and share on social
That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest. Francois de La Rochefoucauld boastdispositiongood Change image and share on social
Our virtues are often, in reality, no better than vices disguised. Francois de La Rochefoucauld disguiserealityvice Change image and share on social
Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side. Francois de La Rochefoucauld faultlongquarrel Change image and share on social
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
We always get bored with those whom we bore. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearbore 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
If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others could never harm us. Francois de La Rochefoucauld flatflatteryharm Change image and share on social
If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources. Francois de La Rochefoucauld outwardpeaceseek Change image and share on social