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
It takes nearly as much ability to know how to profit by good advice as to know how to act for one's self. Francois de La Rochefoucauld abilityactadvice Change image and share on social
As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing. Francois de La Rochefoucauld characteristicgiftgreat 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
To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die. Francois de La Rochefoucauld achievediegreatness Change image and share on social
The sure mark of one born with noble qualities is being born without envy. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearenvymark Change image and share on social
However rare true love may be, it is less so than true friendship. Francois de La Rochefoucauld friendshiploverare 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
Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearbehaviorcomplete Change image and share on social
The defects and faults of the mind are like wounds in the body; after all imaginable care has been taken to heal them up, still there will be a scar left behind, and they are in continual danger of breaking the skin and bursting out again. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bodybreakburst share on social
