A mediocre mind thinks it writes divinely; a good mind thinks it writes reasonably. Jean de la Bruyere divinelygoodmediocre Change image and share on social
When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman. Jean de la Bruyere bookexcellencegood Change image and share on social
The court is like a palace of marble; it's composed of people very hard and very polished. Jean de la Bruyere composecourthard Change image and share on social
The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest. Jean de la Bruyere burdendayguest Change image and share on social
Out of difficulties grow miracles. Jean de la Bruyere difficultygrowmiracle Change image and share on social
Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within. Jean de la Bruyere makeoutwardlypolitenes Change image and share on social
Even the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest man to do. Jean de la Bruyere greathonestintentioned Change image and share on social
A slave has but one master; an ambitious man has as many masters as there are people who may be useful in bettering his position. Jean de la Bruyere ambitiousbetterman Change image and share on social
We must laugh before we are happy, for fear of dying without having laughed at all. Jean de la Bruyere diefearhappy Change image and share on social
He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk. Jean de la Bruyere standstridetip Change image and share on social
