At the beginning and at the end of love, the two lovers are embarrassed to find themselves alone. Jean de la Bruyere beginembarrassend Change image and share on social
Poverty may be the mother of crime, but lack of good sense is the father. Jean de la Bruyere crimefathergood 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
Men blush less for their crimes than for their weaknesses and vanity. Jean de la Bruyere blushcrimeman 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
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
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
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. Jean de la Bruyere enduremediocritymusic Change image and share on social
Love and friendship exclude each other. Jean de la Bruyere excludefriendshiplove Change image and share on social