Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue. Francois de La Rochefoucauld homagehypocrisypay 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
When a man is in love, he doubts, very often, what he most firmly believes. Francois de La Rochefoucauld believedoubtfirmly 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
We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others. Francois de La Rochefoucauld enduremisfortunestrength Change image and share on social
Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld counterfeitdeceiveflaw Change image and share on social
Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld criticismdeceivegood Change image and share on social
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention. Francois de La Rochefoucauld actioneffectglorious Change image and share on social
There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves. Francois de La Rochefoucauld airdependdestine 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