Women's virtue is frequently nothing but a regard to their own quiet and a tenderness for their reputation. Francois de La Rochefoucauld frequentlyquietregard 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 come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years. Francois de La Rochefoucauld altogetherexperiencefind Change image and share on social
There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not. Francois de La Rochefoucauld disguiseexisthide Change image and share on social
Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing. Francois de La Rochefoucauld defectdispleasefault Change image and share on social
We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves. Francois de La Rochefoucauld accustomdisguiseend Change image and share on social
The word virtue is as useful to self-interest as the vices. Francois de La Rochefoucauld interestvicevirtue Change image and share on social
Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth. Francois de La Rochefoucauld agedeathforbid Change image and share on social
Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance. Francois de La Rochefoucauld achievementaptchance Change image and share on social
To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die. Francois de La Rochefoucauld achievediegreatness Change image and share on social