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
It is not in the power of even the most crafty dissimulation to conceal love long, where it really is, nor to counterfeit it long where it is not. Francois de La Rochefoucauld concealcounterfeitcrafty Change image and share on social
Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves. Francois de La Rochefoucauld actionblamecommendation Change image and share on social
There is nothing men are so generous of as advice. Francois de La Rochefoucauld advicegenerousman 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
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
There are a great many men valued in society who have nothing to recommend them but serviceable vices. Francois de La Rochefoucauld greatmanrecommend Change image and share on social
There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means. Francois de La Rochefoucauld applicationconquerdifficulty Change image and share on social
In all professions each affects a look and an exterior to appear what he wishes the world to believe that he is. Thus we may say that the whole world is made up of appearances. Francois de La Rochefoucauld affectappearanceexterior Change image and share on social
Every one speaks well of his own heart, but no one dares speak well of his own mind. Francois de La Rochefoucauld dareheartmind Change image and share on social
