The desire to seem clever often keeps us from being so. Francois de La Rochefoucauld cleverdesire Change image and share on social
When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time. Francois de La Rochefoucauld desiredisclaimpraise Change image and share on social
He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks. Francois de La Rochefoucauld follylivethink Change image and share on social
The virtues and vices are all put in motion by interest. Francois de La Rochefoucauld interestmotionput Change image and share on social
If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss. Francois de La Rochefoucauld companyfoolgreatly 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
People that are conceited of their own merit take pride in being unfortunate, that themselves and others may think them considerable enough to be the envy and the mark of fortune. Francois de La Rochefoucauld conceitedconsiderableenvy Change image and share on social
Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is for want of application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed. Francois de La Rochefoucauld applicationfailimpracticable Change image and share on social
The man that thinks he loves his mistress for her own sake is mightily mistaken. Francois de La Rochefoucauld lovemanmightily 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
