Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect. Francois de La Rochefoucauld ambitionaversioncommonly Change image and share on social
Perfect Valor is to do, without a witness, all that we could do before the whole world. Francois de La Rochefoucauld perfectvalorwitness Change image and share on social
Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit. Francois de La Rochefoucauld confidencecontributeconversation Change image and share on social
We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearmanmisfortune 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
The force we use on ourselves, to prevent ourselves from loving, is often more cruel than the severest treatment at the hands of one loved. Francois de La Rochefoucauld cruelforcehand Change image and share on social
The greatest part of intimate confidences proceed from a desire either to be pitied or admired. Francois de La Rochefoucauld admireconfidencedesire Change image and share on social
It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend. Francois de La Rochefoucauld comprehendloathman 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
The first lover is kept a long while, when no offer is made of a second. Francois de La Rochefoucauld longlovermake Change image and share on social
