Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible. Francois de La Rochefoucauld excuseimpossiblelead Change image and share on social
The accent of one's birthplace remains in the mind and in the heart as in one's speech. Francois de La Rochefoucauld accentbirthplaceheart Change image and share on social
The principal point of cleverness is to know how to value things just as they deserve. Francois de La Rochefoucauld clevernessdeservepoint Change image and share on social
However greatly we distrust the sincerity of those we converse with, yet still we think they tell more truth to us than to anyone else. Francois de La Rochefoucauld conversedistrustgreatly Change image and share on social
Old people love to give good advice; it compensates them for their inability to set a bad example. Francois de La Rochefoucauld advicebadcompensate Change image and share on social
Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit. Francois de La Rochefoucauld confidencecontributeconversation Change image and share on social
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
Many men are contemptuous of riches; few can give them away. Francois de La Rochefoucauld contemptuousgiveman Change image and share on social
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice. Francois de La Rochefoucauld desirepraiserefusal 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
